About Enerven
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
About the role
In a pivotal support capacity, the Principal Engineering Consultant plays a critical role in enabling Enerven's 2026 and beyond vision to become a highly sought‐after national engineering consultancy. You will help unlock and execute Enerven's growing pipeline of future energy infrastructure projects, driving business growth and technical excellence. Working closely with executive‐level stakeholders, you will articulate Enerven's unique value proposition, manage risk and identify opportunities to position the organisation as a trusted partner in the energy transition.
You will step into a senior leadership role at the forefront of Australia's evolving energy infrastructure sector. Providing expert technical guidance and strategic direction, you will lead the design, development and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure projects while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to influence major project outcomes, engage closely with clients and stakeholders and mentor the next generation of engineers within a high‐performing team.
Day to day you will:
* Provide senior technical guidance across the design, analysis and optimisation of transmission, distribution and renewable energy assets.
* Serve as a technical authority on complex electrical engineering matters, including network performance, grid stability and system resilience.
* Develop and deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions aligned to client objectives and project requirements.
* Ensure engineering outcomes meet Australian Standards and regulatory obligations, with safety and quality embedded throughout.
* Guide the full lifecycle delivery of large‐scale electrical infrastructure projects, from early concept through to commissioning.
* Lead risk, quality and safety assurance activities, ensuring best‐practice governance across projects.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic insight and value‐driven technical solutions.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated, whole‐of‐project outcomes.
* Represent the organisation as a senior technical leader at industry forums, conferences and client engagements.
* Mentor and develop engineers and consultants, strengthening capability, leadership and technical excellence.
* Deliver training and knowledge‐sharing initiatives to uplift engineering standards across the business.
* Drive innovation and sustainability, integrating renewables, battery storage, microgrids and smart grid technologies.
About you
We are looking for a confident and respected engineering leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering high‐quality outcomes. You will be commercially astute, collaborative, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and clients. A natural mentor, you bring a forward‐thinking mindset and thrive in shaping innovative solutions within the evolving energy sector.
Specific qualifications and experience required include:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia or equivalent.
* Specialised cross‐discipline technical expertise within the electrical infrastructure industry, with a focus on transmission, distribution, or renewable energy projects. Minimum 20‐25 years of experience.
* Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large‐scale projects.
About us
Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL). Our variety of employee benefits include:
* Lucrative incentive structure
* Flexible working hours
* Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
* 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
* Leadership and career development opportunities
* Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
* Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
* Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to secure an accomplished commercially astute leader capable of delivering Enerven's strategic vision, in this rewarding and career‐defining role.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au.
Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.
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