Job Description

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.

On offer here is:

• Drive impactful changes in one of Australia’s leading energy distributors by designing and implementing innovative solutions for a secure, reliable, and resilient network.
• Be directly involved in advancing our decarbonisation strategy by contributing to innovative projects like micro-grids, community batteries, and renewable energy zones.
• A great opportunity to either kick-start your career and build a foundation or continue growing within the power industry, with opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals.
• Work with cutting-edge systems and collaborate with a team who will support your technical and professional development.
• A culture centred around collaborative problem-solving, prioritising personal wellbeing, providing work/life balance flexibility, and recognising and rewarding your contributions.
• An organisation-wide commitment to investing in both people and technology, aligning with future business strategies, innovations, and initiatives.

About the Role

At Endeavour Energy, we're powering the future of energy by delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions to more than 2.7 million customers across New South Wales.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership for our Automation team, responsible for the design, support and continuous improvement of the SCADA systems that enable the monitoring and control of our electrical network. This is a highly influential role that combines leadership, engineering expertise and strategic thinking to ensure the reliability, security and performance of one of Endeavour Energy’s most critical operational systems.

You will play a key role in guiding technical excellence, supporting operational teams during network events, driving innovation and mentoring engineers to build capability across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and engineering supervision to the Automation team, supporting performance, capability development and the delivery of high-quality SCADA and automation solutions.
• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of SCADA designs, engineering standards, policies, procedures, testing methodologies and quality management systems.
• Oversee SCADA system administration, including master station infrastructure, servers, operating systems and application software, ensuring system reliability, security and performance.
• Deliver advanced technical support and expert advice during network operations and emergency events, including participation in rostered after-hours support arrangements.
• Drive strategic initiatives, process improvements and change management activities that enhance operational efficiency, network reliability, safety and business outcomes.
• Support project delivery through design reviews, auditing, stakeholder engagement, training and the provision of specialist technical guidance on SCADA systems, automation software and communication protocols.

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional with a passion for automation, control systems and technical leadership. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging problems and can confidently engage with stakeholders across engineering, operational and technology disciplines.

You bring strong strategic thinking, leadership and communication skills, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Your ability to balance innovation with risk management will help ensure the ongoing reliability and security of Endeavour Energy’s critical SCADA systems.

Qualifications & Licences

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics), or registration as a Professional Engineer in New South Wales in the specialisation of Electrical Engineering.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• WorkCover General Construction Induction (White Card).

Skills & Experience

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in SCADA, power systems, control systems and communications networks. You have proven technical leadership experience, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. Experience with protocols such as TCP/IP, IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC 61131, along with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, will be highly regarded.

For further information, please contact recruitment@endeavourenergy.com.au

Applications close – 5 July 2026.

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.