Lead Engineer - Network Planning

• Strategic Impact
• Technical Leadership

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Michael Page