Economic Solutions Developer

7 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeNetworkPlanning Full time $120,000 - $160,000
Network Planning Engineer Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Network Planning Engineer to join our team in Southbank. As a key member of the Distribution Network Strategy & Planning team, you will play a critical role in leading and delivering economic and strategic solutions for our distribution network.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing and promoting network planning processes, techniques, and systems for efficient management of network assets. You will also lead the preparation and communication of Regulatory Investment Tests and Electricity Distribution Price Reset proposals, as well as DLF and NGERs calculations.

In addition, you will evaluate, scope, and prepare business cases for network capacity, reliability, quality of supply projects, and asset renewal programs. Timely investigation of network safety, capacity, reliability, and quality of supply issues is also crucial.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop comprehensive strategic planning processes to assess network capabilities (long & short-term), emerging issues, and identify areas where limitations are existing or expected to emerge in the future, and develop network solution and contingency plans.
  • Lead the planning for augmentation of our network to maintain bushfire safety compliance with Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) technology.
  • Lead Distribution Loss Factors, fault level forecasts and development plans for HV and LV networks and contribute to demand and energy forecasts.
  • Manage delivery of current and emerging non-network solutions required to reduce network demand and generation to avoid/defer network investment.
  • Advanced commercial acumen, external stakeholder engagement and understanding of regulatory models and new technologies to identify appropriate solutions to address network and customer needs.
  • Act as technical subject matter expert for the business in all Network Planning matters and provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
Requirements:
  • Relevant qualification and experience in Engineering.
  • Extensive experience in contemporary electricity network planning, asset management practices, and overarching markets.
  • Expert proficiency in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software and interpreting results. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously from conception to implementation and realization of program objectives.
  • Detailed knowledge of National Electricity Rules, the energy markets, and relevant laws, regulations, rules, licenses, and agreements.
  • Comprehension of primary plant, network protection and control devices, with experience in functional design, testing, and commissioning of special protection schemes and remedial action schemes being highly desirable.
Benefits:
  • Flexibility: whether 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: purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.

As an industry leader, we're excited by the possibilities ahead. If you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join us. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

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