Senior Electrical Engineer

• Lead electrical engineering with safe, reliable, MacGyver‑like ingenuity 
• Boost asset performance using analytics, innovation, and lifecycle thinking 
• Location Flexible see ad for specific locations based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role
If you are the kind of engineer who can troubleshoot a fault, rethink a design, keep a plant running, and bring resourceful MacGyver energy to any situation, this role is for you. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Origin, you will support owner-operator needs across design, maintenance, operations, and outages while helping power Australia’s energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design, scoping and technical oversight across generation sites
• Tackle faults, outages and urgent issues with calm, creative, solutions-focused thinking
• Apply an owner-operator mindset to lift reliability, safety and long-term asset health
• Work closely with OEMs, service partners and internal teams to resolve technical challenges
• Shape asset strategies, procedures and performance improvements across the fleet

What will you bring?

• Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (Washington Accord accredited)
• 5+ years’ experience with LV/HV and I&C systems (preferably in power generation or heavy industry)
• CPEng (or commitment to obtain within six months)
• Strong safety mindset, analytical capability and whole-of-life asset thinking
• Hands-on, inventive, MacGyver-style problem solving and adaptability

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.