At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Planning Engineer.
This role will see you providing specialised expertise to the Network Development & Planning team, driving the future planning of AusNet's transmission network.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to: Undertake comprehensive network planning to assess network capabilities (long & short-term), identifying emerging issues and opportunities, identify areas of the network where limitations are existing or expected to emerge in the future, develop network as well as non-network solutions and contingency plans. Undertake or manage power system studies to identify network risks, assess opportunities and support market modelling assessment of the impact of transmission network constraints. Support the maintenance of the Transmission Asset Renewal Plan. Undertake regulatory investment tests (RIT-T) and prepare business cases and board papers to economically justify investment in the transmission network and initiate major station renewal projects. Prepare planning reports and provide support to the Regulatory team to deliver a successful Transmission Revenue Reset (TRR) outcome. Engage in joint planning with AEMO, VicGrid, Distribution Businesses and other market participants to deliver efficient outcomes for transmission network users in Victoria. Support updates to relevant Asset Management Strategy documents and processes. Support other parts of the business, including Asset Management to entrench sound investment decisions in the business. You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of: Demonstrated experience in Network Planning or Power System Operation. Proficiency in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software (such as PSS/E) and interpreting results. Strong understanding of the Victorian Transmission Network and Assets. Understanding and knowledge of contemporary electricity network planning, asset management practices and overarching markets. Demonstrated experience for management of several projects simultaneously from conception to implementation and realisation of program objectives. Sound knowledge of NER, the energy markets and relevant laws, regulations, rules, licences and agreements. Understanding of primary plant, and network protection and control devices. Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. An advanced level of reasoning skills and engineering judgement. A real place to belong.
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team.
Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
We believe in more than just competitive pay.
Here's what sets us apart: 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. As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.
So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet.
Together, we can shape a new way forward.
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