Lead Engineer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

About Our Client

The client is a major energy infrastructure provider managing regulated electricity transmission, distribution, and gas networks across Victoria. They are driving innovation and investment in Australia's energy future, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Lead strategic planning and development of the subtransmission (66kV) network.
- Conduct detailed analysis of network constraints and develop augmentation or support options.
- Deliver power system studies using simulation tools and provide technical advice.
- Prepare long-term network development plans and economic cases.
- Specify network development expenditure for asset management and regulatory submissions.
- Lead Regulatory Investment Tests and Electricity Distribution Price Reset proposals.
- Ensure compliance with National Electricity Rules and Victorian Distribution Code.
- Maintain bushfire safety compliance through REFCL planning and implementation.
- Model network performance and produce planning and external reports.
- Forecast demand, fault levels, and distribution loss factors.
- Provide technical direction for connections, outages, contingencies, and emergencies.
- Liaise with AEMO, AER, councils, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate embedded generation and major load connection proposals.
- Support non-network solutions to reduce demand and defer investment.
- Simplify complex engineering analysis for operational teams.
- Promote continuous improvement in planning processes and systems.
- Assist with major unplanned event investigations and strategic risk management.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate

- Degree-qualified electrical engineer with extensive experience in network planning and asset management.
- Proficient in PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD; Python programming highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of National Electricity Rules, regulatory frameworks, and energy markets.
- Experienced in economic assessments, bushfire compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Able to lead complex projects, simplify technical concepts, and deliver strategic outcomes.

What/'s on Offer

What/'s On Offer

- Permanent full-time role with a leading energy infrastructure provider.
- Strategic influence across Victoria's electricity network.
- Exposure to high-impact planning, regulatory, and technical projects.
- Collaborative, inclusive work culture with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

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