Senior Engineering Officer

We are unique

Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.

About the role

Essential Energy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineering Officer to join our dynamic Innovations team. This role is pivotal in delivering technical excellence across the evolving Energy Network with responsibilities spanning analysis design planning execution and evaluation of engineering functions. You will lead the development and implementation of Innovative work programs manage budgets and provide high-level technical advice to stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing system performance and driving innovation in energy solutions.

Working in the Innovations Team means no two days are ever the same. One day you might be assisting with the construction or maintenance of the Innovation Lab and the next you could be commissioning cuttingedge technologytesting how it works and ensuring it meets required standards. Our lab is continually evolving as we explore emerging network needs and identify new opportunities for growth across the business.

This role will be based in Port Macquarie and will be a 12 month fixed term contract.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering impactful engineering solutions. You thrive in complex environments are proactive in managing tasks and excel in stakeholder engagement. Your commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement aligns with Essential Energys values and leadership framework.

About your skills

• Proven ability to manage and monitor technical work programs for optimal performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address diverse engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver technical services professionally.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and strategic recommendations.
• Skilled in managing audits and implementing improvements.
• Proficient in business systems and computer operations relevant to engineering functions.
• Highly organised with strong time management and planning capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate.
• Maintenance of all required licences authorisations and certifications relevant to the role.

Desired experience

• Extensive experience in engineering within the Energy Electrical or Utilities sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of network design philosophies statutory requirements and safety rules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical issues during planned and unplanned events.
• Experience in strategic planning and managing business unit tasks.
• Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation access (desirable).
• Electrical Supervisors Licence

*Candidates who have not yet obtained the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optus nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised and youll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contact Scott Purnell - Innovation Technology Specialist on.

Applications close on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11:55pm

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.

As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.

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