Graduate Engineer

• Permanent role with site travel 
• Engineering discipline 
• Brisbane based, limited opportunities in Newcastle

 

Delivering good energy starts from within

 

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

 

 

Origin is one of Australia’s largest integrated energy companies with activities spanning electricity generation, energy retailing, renewable energy, battery storage and rooftop solar and energy services, with 4.6 million energy accounts across Australia. 

 

Origin owns and operates Australia’s largest power station, Eraring Power Station on Lake Macquarie. Origin’s ambition is to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions.  This is supported by three strategic objectives: to provide unrivalled customer solutions; to accelerate renewable and cleaner energy; and to deliver reliable energy through the transition.

 

THE ROLE 

 

As a Graduate at Origin you will be part of a team playing a critical role in powering our future and supporting the energy transition.  Beginning in February 2025, you'll embark on a transformative three-year journey, marked by hands-on learning, role rotations, comprehensive training, mentorship, and exclusive development prospects, shaping your career trajectory.  
 
You’ll be empowered to work in a variety of roles across the business in both site and office-based environments, providing a strong technical foundation and experiences outside of your core discipline. 
 
During the program, you'll receive personalised support to reach your goals, including daily coaching, participation in a formal mentoring program, guidance from a graduate buddy, comprehensive technical training, and various professional development opportunities. Our smaller graduate cohorts ensure a tailored experience, paving the way for long-term career prospects across multiple fields. 
 

IS THIS YOU? 

 

We’re looking for an innovative graduate in the disciplines of Mechatronics, Electrical or Software Engineering, who possess an understanding of Computer networks and distributed computer systems to join our Cyber and Controls team in Energy Supply and Operations (Generation).  

 

Ideal candidates will appreciate teamwork, excel in communication and problem-solving, effectively engage with a variety of people and be excited by the opportunity to play a critical role in powering our future and support the energy transition.  

 

Candidate possessing an understanding of Virtualisation infrastructure (hypervisor, domain, automated backups) or Service provisioning in any cloud vendors - AWS, GCP, AZURE or Oracle, together with a knowledge of API programming (REST and GraphQL) and Application development in either python, JavaScript, c# or PowerShell will be highly regarded. 

 

Any combination of the following will also be considered favourable:  

 

• Installing, configuring any types of security or monitoring tools (McAfee, CrowdStrike, Splunk etc) 

• IoT 

• Using Active directory services 

• Knowledge of PLCs and SCADA technologies 

• Experience with industrial protocols (OPC, OPCUA, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Profibus, etc) 

• Programming using languages defined in IEC 61131-3 

• Cyber security concepts. Experience with any SIEM or similar monitoring solutions 

• Text to diagram language experience (D2, mermaid.js etc) 

 

Graduate roles are located primarily in Brisbane with limited opportunities available in Newcastle. To assist in developing an exceptional technical foundation that turbocharges your career and provides a deeper learning experience, site-based opportunities may be offered. (Travel would be at the company’s expense). 

 

You must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency (PR) to be eligible for this opportunity and be available to start full-time work in February 2025. 

 

MAKE AN IMPACT ON AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY FUTURE 

 

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus  

• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week  

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including electrical, gas and internet offers 

• 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. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & 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.