Electrical Engineer - Bushfire
Electrical Engineer - Bushfire
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Job Description
Theres never been a better time to be in energy. And theres never been a more exciting time to be at Endeavour Energy.
More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1700 people across our catchment making us one of the largest employers in Sydneys Greater West.
We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why Because were one of Australias fastest growing networks connecting 20000 new customers each year including the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. And when we power together we go further faster; towards a smarter more sustainable future for us all.
About the role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Bushfire Mitigation Team where youll be responsible for developing and delivering bushfire risk mitigation projects. The successful candidate will display:
- Commercial acumen;
- Leveraging expertise in power systems and electrical engineering;
- Risk analysis and data analysis;
- Be an energised and proactive individual;
- The ability to build effective relationships and drive successful outcomes.
Key accountabilities
- Lead Strategic Bushfire Risk Initiatives: Direct the strategic delivery of bushfire risk mitigation projects including end-to-end project management of investment opportunities and identifying cost-effective investments.
- Advance Data-Driven Risk Management: Utilise advanced data analytics tools (e.g. Python FME SQL) to analyse network data fault events and fire-start potential. Integrate insights into business activities and actionable strategies or investment decisions.
- Enhance Risk Assessment Frameworks: Develop improve and implement data-driven bushfire risk assessment tools and frameworks to proactively manage business risk.
- Provide Electrical Engineering Leadership: Act as the subject matter expert on power systems in the context of bushfire risk. Support cross-functional teams with technical guidance on network operations in high fire danger periods.
- Lead Investigations and Technical Reviews: Conduct engineering investigations into fire-related incidents involving the electrical network. Manage root cause analysis stakeholder communication and follow-up improvements.
- Innovate for Resilience: Monitor industry advancements in power system technology fire-start prevention and network design. Evaluate emerging technologies application within Endeavours bushfire strategy.
On offer
- Be part of a culture that focuses on care and performance; care for one another and for the customer
- Access a variety of opportunities to step up and lead in a rapidly changing sector
- Feel recognised and rewarded for your contribution
- Take pride in working for an organisation that provides an essential service and is playing its part in enabling the energy transition
- Access to training personal development and career progression
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical)
Licences / tickets
- C Vehicle licence up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM)
- Green Card Workcover Induction for Construction Work - General Course
For further information please
Applications close -06 June 2025.
When we power together we can achieve so much more.
At Endeavour Energy having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better safer and stronger. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe motivated valued included and respected.
Endeavour Energy is a critical infrastructure organisation and performs various background checks to evaluate the suitability of an applicant before making an employment offer to ensure the security and protection of its assets.
Employment Type
Full-Time
