Senior Development Engineer - Power Generation

Origin Energy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 weeks parental leave

Central CBD location with parking & PT

Discounted electricity, gas & internet

EV car subscriptions

Job summary

Origin Energy is recruiting a Senior Development Engineer - Power Generation to partner with Development Managers delivering complex infrastructure projects across firming energy, renewables, and data centre initiatives across Australia.

You will lead technical assessments, develop specifications and manage scopes across EPC, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support Origin's energy transition strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy sector and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong project engineering experience within power generation or firming energy.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence technical outcomes.
• Engineering qualifications and a passion for advancing Australia's evolving energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments, feasibility studies and due diligence for major energy projects.
• Develop technical specifications and manage engineering, procurement and construction scopes.
• Support the delivery of greenfield and brownfield power generation projects through development.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Energy sector experience

Project engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Technical design

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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• Permanent Opportunity | Shape the Future of Energy
• Combine technical expertise and leadership to power the energy transition
• Adelaide preferred | Open to Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane candidates

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

As a Senior Development Engineer - Power Generation, you'll partner with Development Managers to deliver complex infrastructure projects across firming energy, renewable energy and emerging data centre developments. This role is heavily focused on project engineering, technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, specification development and stakeholder engagement.

You will contribute to major projects including power station developments and energy infrastructure initiatives across Australia, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support Origin's energy transition strategy.

Why this role matters?

• Lead technical assessments, feasibility studies and due diligence for major energy projects.
• Develop technical specifications and manage engineering, procurement and construction scopes.
• Support the delivery of greenfield and brownfield power generation projects through the development phase.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and manage technical risks to optimise project performance, cost and reliability.

What will you bring?

• Experience in the energy sector and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong project engineering experience within power generation, firming energy (preferably gas turbines or gas engines) or similar industries.
• Expertise across development projects including technical design, risk management and project delivery.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence technical outcomes.
• Engineering qualifications and a passion for advancing Australia's evolving energy landscape.

So, why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.