Electrical Network Strategist

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEngineer Full time $180,000 - $200,000

Join us as a Network Planning Engineer and lead the development of comprehensive strategic plans to assess network capabilities.

The role will focus on planning for augmentation of the network to maintain bushfire safety compliance with REFCL technology. Additionally, you will lead Distribution Loss Factors, fault level forecasts and development plans for HV and LV networks and contribute to demand and energy forecasts.

About the Role
  • Job Title:Network Planning Engineer

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a deep understanding of electricity network analysis tools and software, including Sincal, PSS/E, PowerFactory and/or PSCAD. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously from conception to implementation and realisation of program objectives.

You will also be required to provide high-quality network studies, constraint analysis, option evaluations, long-term plans, and strategic and technical input to our stakeholders and business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive strategic planning processes to assess network capabilities (long & short-term), assess emerging issues, and identify areas of the network where limitations are existing or expected to emerge in the future, and develop network solution and contingency plans.

  • Lead the planning for augmentation of the AusNet's 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 the appropriate solution(s) to address the needs of the network and customers.

  • Act as the technical subject matter expert for the business in all Network Planning matters and provide mentorship and guidance to team members.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • 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 (such as Sincal, PSS/E, PowerFactory and/or PSCAD) and interpreting results.

  • Proven experience for management of a number of projects simultaneously from conception to implementation and realisation of program objectives.

  • Detailed knowledge of National Electricity Rules, the energy markets and relevant laws, regulations, rules, licences 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.

What We Offer

  • A competitive remuneration package

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development

  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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