Undertake comprehensive planning for the electricity sub-transmission network which feeds electricity to customers across Victoria. Bring your expertise to us > Make an impact and be part of the shift to renewable energy.
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When you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together, making Real Progress. 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. Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That's refreshing.
A great opportunity has become available for a Senior Sub-transmission Planning Engineer to join us and take the driver's seat to undertake planning for our electricity sub-transmission network which feeds electricity to 802,000 customers across eastern and north-eastern Victoria and in Melbourne's north and east! With a Hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role is based in Southbank and is part of the Network Strategy & Planning team.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
Undertake comprehensive network 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 solutions and contingency plans. Use probabilistic planning criteria to determine economic solutions to emerging sub-transmission network constraints. Plan for a new energy future taking into account macro trends in the energy sector and the impacts of climate change. Deliver Transmission Revenue Reset (TRR) and Electricity Distribution Price Review (EDPR) technical inputs on time and to required quality. Develop and publish periodic planning reports &/or provide inputs as required under our regulatory obligations for sub-transmission network, including VAPR inputs, DAPR inputs, TCPR, DLFs, AEMO AFLR inputs, AEMO GPSRR inputs and RIN inputs. Produce network investment plans and proposals for the regulated transmission and sub-transmission networks, including developing optimised and prioritised major station rebuild programs (transmission) and network augmentation programs (sub-transmission) that support regulatory submissions and program delivery. You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:
Engineering Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. A passion for facilitating and accelerating the energy transition while delivering our customers' energy needs today. Proficiency and knowledge of contemporary electricity network planning, asset management practices and overarching markets. Demonstrated years of experience in the energy industry preferably with some experience in utilities. Expert in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software (such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory &/or Sincal) and interpreting results. Knowledge of National Electricity Rules, Electricity Distribution Code, the energy markets and relevant laws, regulations, rules, licences and agreements. Understanding of primary plant, lines assets, network protection & control devices and protection schemes. 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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