Design Engineer

There's never been a better time to be in energy. And there's 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 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney's Greater West.

We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why? Because we're one of Australia's fastest growing networks, connecting 20,000 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.

The Design Engineer is responsible for the effective delivery of respective design service deliverables, produce technical/analytical designs across multiple disciplines, provide Engineering Officers and Engineering Specialists technical expertise and support concurrently, across multiple disciplines and suggest process improvements by using first principles to reverse-engineer complicated problems to derive commercially sound outcomes as well as with the application of critical / strategic thinking, advanced problem solving, commercial awareness, effective technical understanding, verbal and written communication skills. In addition, mentoring leadership, quality control, presentation skills, process management, stakeholder / customer expert technical knowledge and support, conducting investigations and estimations where required including supporting colleagues as directed.

Key accountabilities

• Lead and support a strong safety culture by modelling WHS commitment, driving safety performance improvements, and ensuring safety is embedded in all design deliverables.
• Provide technical and engineering leadership, mentoring team members, offering expert support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Deliver high-quality, customer-centric design services including project definitions, design packets, feasibility assessments, technical reports, and stakeholder responses.
• Ensure governance and quality assurance across all design activities, maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and defined scopes.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency by identifying barriers, promoting cost-effective designs, and contributing to ongoing service enhancements.

• 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

You're a technically skilled and commercially minded design engineer with a passion for solving complex problems using first principles and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Electrical/Structural/Civil Engineering

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 contact [email protected]

Applications close - 03 July 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.