Principal Primary Standards Engineer

Principal Primary Standards Engineer

• Ongoing, Full-Time leadership opportunity
• $191,640 plus 16% superannuation
• Location – Greenway, Canberra
• Work for a business dedicated to the local community

Evoenergy is seeking an experienced and influential electrical engineering professional to provide technical leadership in the development, governance and continuous improvement of primary network standards. This is a key senior engineering role responsible for ensuring our distribution, transmission and zone substation standards remain safe, reliable, contemporary and aligned with regulatory and business requirements. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Engineering Standards, you will lead the development, review, implementation and governance of primary asset standards that support the planning, design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of Evoenergy's electricity network. 

You will provide expert technical leadership across a broad range of engineering disciplines, helping shape the future of network assets, technologies and standards while ensuring compliance, reliability and operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and maintenance of primary network standards, design drawings, technical specifications, construction manuals and customer connection requirements. 
• Provide subject matter expertise on network assets, technologies, standards and engineering practices across the business. 
• Evaluate and support the introduction of new assets, materials and technologies into the electricity network. 
• Provide technical input into procurement activities, tender evaluations and compliance assessments. 
• Investigate product and design failures and support audit and assurance activities. 
• Develop and maintain engineering processes, procedures and drawing management systems. 
• Support strategic data, reporting and regulatory assurance initiatives. 
• Coach, mentor and influence technical teams while championing Evoenergy's culture, values and safety-first approach. 

Please refer to the attached position description for a full understand of the role's key responsibilities

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering. 
• Eligibility for registration under the ACT Professional Engineers Registration Scheme. 
• Eligibility for Chartered Status through Engineers Australia. 
• Extensive knowledge of electricity distribution, transmission and zone substation networks, including their operation and maintenance. 
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical engineering teams. 
• Strong understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies and evolving engineering standards. 
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Desirable

• Postgraduate studies in Engineering or Management
• CAD drafting experience

Security Requirement

• Successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an AusCheck Clearance.

Apply Now

To apply, please log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.

To learn more about the role please contact Macy Dkhar at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au. Please note emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 11:59 pm on 25 November 2026

Why Join Evoenergy?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering standards that underpin Canberra's electricity network. You will lead complex technical initiatives, influence future network investment and technology decisions, and contribute to the safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure serving our community.

Here’s what we offer:

• Professional development opportunities and LinkedIN Learning
• Free gym membership and annual flu vaccinations
• On-site physiotherapy and wellbeing support
• Income protection for up to three years
• Opportunity to contribute to Canberra's energy future

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.