Principal Planning Engineer

3 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Horizon Power Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Planning Engineer role at Horizon Power. At Horizon Power, we're not just planning for the future - we're building it. As a Principal Planning Engineer in our Future Energy Division, your role as a technical expert will be pivotal in shaping Western Australia's energy landscape. You will leverage your deep technical knowledge to develop advanced standards and solve complex power system challenges. Your expertise will directly influence how we deliver clean, reliable energy to regional communities, making you a key player in our mission to innovate and lead in the energy sector.

This is a permanent full time position based in Bentley.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the development of technical rules and planning standards.
  • Provide expert technical leadership to engineering, legal, commercial, and operations teams.
  • Solve complex challenges in renewable integration, CER, and battery storage.
  • Guide and mentor planning engineers, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Engage with industry bodies and stakeholders to shape best practices.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical standards, regulatory compliance, and innovation goals.
What You Bring
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with Chartered status highly regarded.
  • Deep expertise in power system planning, technical writing, and modelling tools (e.g. PowerFactory).
  • Proven experience with renewables, batteries, and consumer energy resources.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a strong focus on technical documentation.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to quickly earn the trust and confidence of key stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance technical depth and strategic oversight.

Ready to energise your career and make a real difference? Click 'Apply' to get started with your application.

Applications close: Thursday 9th October 2025.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do. Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We\'re committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/


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