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As our network evolves to support electrification, distributed energy, and growing communities, we’re investing in the future of our critical assets, and we’re looking for an experienced engineer to help lead that journey.\nAbout the role\nAs our Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Zone Substations, you will play a key strategic role in the performance, reliability, and long-term planning of our substation asset fleet.\nWorking alongside planning, operations, project delivery, strategy teams, and external partners, you’ll use engineering insight, asset data, and risk-based decision making to shape where we invest, what we renew, and how we optimise network performance.\nYou will work across critical infrastructure including:\nPower transformers\n\nHV switchgear and circuit breakers\n\nSecondary systems and protection equipment\n\nCables and associated substation infrastructure\n\nStructural and overhead substation assets\n\nWhat you will be doing\nYou will:\nLead the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and renewal strategies for zone substation assets\n\nMonitor asset health, reliability, performance, and emerging risks across the fleet\n\nAnalyse condition, defect, and performance data to support evidence-based engineering decisions\n\nInvestigate failures and defects, including root cause analysis and corrective actions\n\nDevelop risk-based renewal programmes that balance reliability, safety, and whole-of-life cost\n\nContribute to Aurora’s long-term asset investment planning and Asset Management Plan\n\nSupport the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, methodologies, and asset management practices\n\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver best-for-network outcomes\n\nWhat you will bring\nWe’re looking for an engineer who combines technical depth with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a passion for continuous improvement.\nIdeally, you will bring:\nA degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 7 or equivalent)\n\n5+ years’ experience working with high-voltage substation assets\n\nExperience in one or more of design, installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance, or asset management\n\nStrong understanding of asset lifecycle management, reliability, and risk-based decision making\n\nKnowledge of high-voltage equipment, failure modes, and condition assessment techniques\n\nConfidence working with asset data, engineering analysis, and long-term planning\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams\n\nDon’t meet every requirement? 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