Senior Distribution Asset Engineer
Intro Recruitment Solutions
Full-Time
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Work with a leading energy infrastructure group powering critical networks
Engineer safety-led asset solutions across distribution and zone substations
Hybrid field/office role in the greater Melbourne Metro catchment
Work with a leading energy infrastructure group powering critical networks
Engineer safety-led asset solutions across distribution and zone substations
Hybrid field/office role in the greater Melbourne Metro catchment
We’re looking for a Senior Distribution Assets Engineer with strong technical expertise in electricity distribution to drive safety-led engineering solutions across a complex, high-performance network. This role combines field engagement with strategic asset planning, allowing you to influence design standards, manage technical risk, and implement improvements that directly enhance public and worker safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Engagement (50% site-based):
Be part of a leading Australian energy infrastructure group managing essential electricity and gas services and assets to millions of homes and businesses. With a strong safety culture and a focus on innovation, they deliver long-term, sustainable energy solutions while ensuring the well-being of their people, communities, and the environment.
How to Apply:
Let’s continue working together to increase critical asset performance that powers our great Nation. All resumes are treated as confidential. Please do not hesitate to get in touch or hit the apply button today.
Consultant: Jesse Egerton
Phone: 0407283112
Email: Jesse@introrecruitment.com.au
Key Responsibilities:
Field Engagement (50% site-based):
- Be the key bridge between field crews and asset management teams
- Identify, capture and escalate safety concerns raised by crews
- Attend field activities to gather real-world engineering insights
- Provide rapid field engineering support for emerging issues
- Lead root cause investigations for field safety issues
- Drive implementation of safer equipment, materials, and work practices
- Manage technical change processes across the network
- Conduct network safety risk assessments
- Input into asset standards, project designs, and safety-in-design reviews
- Champion constructability and field safety during planning stages
- Embed lessons from the field into technical documentation
- Represent engineering in key HSE and Standards Committees
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and safety requirements
- Support internal/external audits with strong technical documentation
- Work across planning, engineering, and operations teams
- Engage external stakeholders and tech partners for trials and innovation
- Support Capex/Opex safety alignment in project delivery
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Chartered preferred)
- 5–10+ years in electricity distribution or energy infrastructure
- Deep understanding of field safety practices and regulations
- Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle, risk assessment, and technical change
- Ability to build trusted relationships with both field crews and technical teams
- Skilled in producing clear technical documentation, reports, and standards
- Hybrid work – Mix of field, office, and home
- Safety-first culture with real engineering influence
- Senior role with relevant salary banding for your experience
- Professional development and team leadership opportunities
- Join a values-led business focused on innovation and sustainability
Be part of a leading Australian energy infrastructure group managing essential electricity and gas services and assets to millions of homes and businesses. With a strong safety culture and a focus on innovation, they deliver long-term, sustainable energy solutions while ensuring the well-being of their people, communities, and the environment.
How to Apply:
Let’s continue working together to increase critical asset performance that powers our great Nation. All resumes are treated as confidential. Please do not hesitate to get in touch or hit the apply button today.
Consultant: Jesse Egerton
Phone: 0407283112
Email: Jesse@introrecruitment.com.au