Senior Data Engineer

• Lead and develop DSO initiatives to optimise customer energy resources and drive sustainability at scale!
• 12 Month Fixed Term Full Time | $214k Package + Bonus (increasing Sept 2025)
• Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible Hybrid Model

Ausgrid is on an exciting renewables transformation journey, and now is the time to be a part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Lead the Future of Energy! 
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and build scalable data pipelines that help
customer energy resources like batteries and EV’s to integrate with the grid. You'll ensure high-quality data flows across systems, support machine learning forecasts and enable data-
driven decision-making across the organisation. Collaborating with product managers,
electrical and software engineers, you'll help turn complex energy data into real-world impact.

This is your chance to innovate at the intersection of software engineering and the global energy transition.

To learn more about Project Edith click here.

Spark our Interest!

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 have will the following skills and experience:

• Building data pipelines using Python, SQL, and orchestration
  tools like Airflow or Dagster
• Confident working with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) to manage, scale and
  automate data infrastructure and workflows
• Know how to model, design, and optimise relational databases, especially
  PostgreSQL
• Have experience working with time series or high-volume structured data
  environments and a solid understanding of data quality practices, including
  validation, cleansing, and integrity checks
• Are comfortable developing machine learning workflows on platforms like Databricks.
• Analyse and interpret large datasets using Python and business intelligence tools for
  clear and actionable insights
• Thrive in agile environments and enjoy collaborating across cross-functional teams to
  deliver tangible outcomes.

Join us and code the future of a cleaner, smarter energy grid.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally. 

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program. 

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. 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: 28 April 2025 (this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.