Principal Engineer Network Planner
- Australia
- $150,000-240,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High-Impact Technical Leadership
- Shape the Future of Energy
- Lead strategic planning to assess network capabilities, identify constraints, and develop solutions for future electricity demand.
- Deliver power system studies using simulation tools (e.g. PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD) and translate complex analysis into actionable insights.
- Manage non-network solutions to reduce demand and defer capital investment, applying strong commercial and regulatory acumen.
- Prepare and communicate regulatory investment proposals, planning reports (DAPR, TCPR), and compliance documentation.
- Provide technical leadership on network augmentation, bushfire safety compliance (REFCL), and contingency planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. AEMO, DEECA, AER) to shape network strategy and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Support continuous improvement, innovation, and safety across planning processes and engineering practices.
- A qualified electrical engineer with extensive experience in electricity network planning and asset management.
- Proficient in power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, or PSCAD, with Python programming skills highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the National Electricity Rules, regulatory frameworks, and energy market dynamics.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including regulators, government bodies, and internal teams.
- Experienced in developing regulatory investment proposals, planning reports, and business cases.
- Knowledgeable in network protection, control devices, and bushfire mitigation technologies (e.g. REFCL).
- Able to manage multiple complex projects, simplify technical concepts, and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborative, curious, and committed to safety, innovation, and delivering strategic outcomes.
- A permanent, full-time role with a leading energy infrastructure provider.
- Opportunity to lead strategic planning and shape the future of electricity networks.
- Exposure to high-impact projects across transmission, distribution, and regulatory planning.
- Collaborative, inclusive work environment with a strong safety and innovation culture.
- Professional development through complex engineering challenges and stakeholder engagement.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Contribution to Australia's energy transition and sustainability goals.