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Lead bushfire engineer

Sydney
Endeavour Energy (NSW)
Posted: 14 June
Offer description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead our Bushfire Risk Management Team, where you'll be responsible for the strategic management of network bushfire risk and for developing bushfire risk mitigation projects and practices.

The successful candidate will display:

* Commercial acumen;
* Leveraging expertise in power systems and electrical engineering;
* Risk analysis and data analysis;
* Be an energized 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 Endeavour's 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

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical)

Licences / Tickets

* C Vehicle licence up to 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass (GVM)
* Green Card Workcover Induction for Construction Work - General Course

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that everyone feels safe, motivated, valued, included, and respected.

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