Engineering Officer

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• Permanent Full-time Role | Starting from $149,387 + 16.5% Super 
• Based at our Artarmon or Banksmeadow Depot | Hybrid Work Environment
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance! 

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Meet our team!

Is a collaborative culture important to you? At Ausgrid, collaboration in a safe and respectful environment is embedded in our core values, allowing our employees to progress and develop their career.  

Our Safety, Delivery & Operations group is focussed on delivering a safe and reliable electricity network and play a major role in building and maintaining Ausgrid’s network. 

You will work with a team of Engineers and Engineering Officers to safely manage key projects that include the maintenance, replacement and upgrades to Ausgrid’s distribution network (415V to 11kV) around North Sydney, CBD and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.  

Join our Works Planning & Contract Delivery team as an Engineer / Engineering Officer based at our Artarmon or Banksmeadow Depot.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, as the Engineer / Engineering Officer, you will effectively manage competing priorities to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity to our customers.  

Your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:  

• Control all aspects of each project, such as initial desktop assessments, conduct site visits with relevant stakeholders, develop project plans and schedule field resources
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and provide quality job documentation to field teams to ensure the safe delivery of work for the continued reliable operation of Ausgrid’s network.
• Monitor projects costs to ensure work is carried out efficiently, and in line with budgets and program unit rates.

• Utilise relevant systems to manage work, including ensuring network information is accurate and maintained.
• Effectively plan, review and authorise work to enable safe and efficient completion by field or other employees. 
• Work with field leadership teams and employees to enable the effective planning and allocation of resources. 

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or Advanced Diploma in an electrical or relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Class C Drivers Licence.  
• Proven experience in project management in construction or utility industry
• Stakeholder management experience in a related or similar industry.  
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in a variety of software packages, tools or general applications.
• Demonstrated experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade; or experience in an engineering related or technical role; within the electricity distribution or related industry. 
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking or managing multiple tasks and / or projects and prioritising activities. 
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver projects or work outcomes within appropriate time frames and costs. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 7 November 2025 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.