Lead Connections Planning Engineer

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Services Ltd Full time
Unlock Your Potential as a Lead Connections Planning Engineer

AusNet Services Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Connections Planning Engineer to join our Network Strategy & Planning team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in planning and developing the electricity sub-transmission network to accommodate the rapidly growing pipeline of embedded generators, storage, and large load connections.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the network planning activities associated with the development of D-REZs (Distribution Renewable Energy Zones) to accommodate embedded generators, storage, and large loads in AusNet's sub-transmission network.
  • Undertake comprehensive network planning processes to assess network capabilities, assess emerging limitations and issues, and initiate actions to address them.
  • Develop strategies and identify opportunities to maximise the utilisation of our sub-transmission network, increasing load and generation connections.
  • Monitor 66kV generator compliance and initiate necessary actions to address non-compliances.
  • Produce network investment plans and proposals for the regulated transmission and sub-transmission networks, including developing optimised and prioritised major station rebuild programs and network augmentation programs.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching to other engineers within the team.
Requirements:
  • Degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated years of experience in the energy industry, preferably with some in utilities.
  • Advanced technical knowledge and robust experience in electricity network planning.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in end-to-end grid connection process, including GPS, R0, R1, and R2 processes, engineering studies, and network requirements associated with grid connection of embedded generators, storage, and large loads.
  • Strong understanding of Chapter 5 and Chapter 5A of the NER (National Electricity Rules) and its application to network design, customer, and generator performance standards.
  • Strong knowledge in power quality, system strength, power system stability, and control.
  • Expert in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software, such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and/or Sincal, and interpreting results.
  • Critical thinking and the ability to problem-solve and find new and unique solutions.
What We Offer:
  • Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
  • Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
  • Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
  • Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect, like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.

AusNet Services Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector.

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