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[[cOppBulletPoint1]] [[cOppBulletPoint2]] [[cCityTown]] 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: As a Senior Development Engineer – Power Generation, you'll partner with Development Managers to deliver complex infrastructure projects across firming energy, renewable energy and emerging data centre developments. This role is heavily focused on project engineering, technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, specification development and stakeholder engagement. You will contribute to major projects including power station developments and energy infrastructure initiatives across Australia, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support Origin's energy transition strategy. Why this role matters? Lead technical assessments, feasibility studies and due diligence for major energy projects. Develop technical specifications and manage engineering, procurement and construction scopes. Support the delivery of greenfield and brownfield power generation projects through the development phase. Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulators and external stakeholders. Identify, assess and manage technical risks to optimise project performance, cost and reliability. What will you bring? Experience in the energy sector and major infrastructure projects. Strong project engineering experience within power generation, firming energy (preferably gas turbines or gas engines) or similar industries. Expertise across development projects including technical design, risk management and project delivery. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence technical outcomes. Engineering qualifications and a passion for advancing Australia's evolving energy landscape. So, why join us? 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options. Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth. Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport. Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually. Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community. Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee. Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions. For more information, please contact [[recruiterName]] - [[cRecruiterPhone]], quote Requisition ID [[id]] or apply now. 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.