Partnership powers next generation of energy engineers

Cohort of male and female engineers and executives at a partnership signing ceremony
The initial cohort of 25 Endeavour Energy engineers participating in the program, and guests at the signing ceremony (Image: Endeavour Energy)

Endeavour Energy and Engineers Australia have commenced a three-year partnership to deliver a workplace credentialling partnership that will strengthen the engineering workforce needed to support Australia’s energy transition, electrification, and infrastructure growth.

The partnership, which will be delivered through Engineers Australia’s Engineering Workforce Credentialling (EWC) Program, reflects a shared commitment between the two organisations to advance engineering capability, support professional accreditation, and create clear pathways to Chartered status and other nationally recognised credentials.

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An initial cohort of 25 Endeavour Energy engineers are participating in the program, receiving dedicated support to progress towards credentials including Chartered status, Engineering Executive (EngExec) and the National Engineering Register (NER), tailored to suit their experience and career pathway.

Endeavour Energy CEO Danny Cooper said, “Australia’s energy system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history and a highly skilled engineering workforce is essential in delivering this safely, reliably and efficiently.

“Endeavour Energy’s serves some of the fastest growing regions in Australia and we’re actively powering and enabling more than $50 billion in infrastructure, with new housing, roads, rail, hospitals, international data centres, logistics centres, and Australia’s first new international airport and new city in more than 100 years.

“This partnership shows our commitment to investing in our workforce and helping our engineers build rewarding careers. It develops the expertise and leadership capability needed to deliver on our commitment of powering growth, while enabling smart electrification through a safe, reliable and efficient network that delivers value for the communities we serve.”

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO said, “Strong partnerships between industry and the profession are essential to supporting the engineers who will shape Australia’s future.

“We’re proud to partner with Endeavour Energy to help create clear pathways for engineers to achieve professional recognition, develop their expertise and build rewarding careers.

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“This partnership demonstrates Endeavour Energy’s commitment to professional excellence and ensuring its engineers are supported to grow, lead and deliver lasting impact for their communities.”

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