Principal Network Planning Engineer

at  Jemena

ABOUT US

Jemena is an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or higher in Electrical Engineering (power system discipline is desirable).
  We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.
  We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
  Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.
  Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Principal Network Planning Engineer (Electricity Grid), your role will leading the medium to long-term and strategic power system planning and development of Jemena’s electricity network to deliver safe, reliable, affordable energy and sustainable performance for all customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Lead power system assessment, network development options and scope preparation for major customer connection projects.
• Strategic area planning using probabilistic planning, risk and cost-benefit economic evaluation assessments and report writing and presentations.
• Perform power system feasibility study assessments.
• Prepare Regulatory Investment Tests (RIT-D and RIT-T) and contribute to the Distribution Annual Planning Report and Transmission Connection Planning Report preparation.
• Lead technical assessment of large embedded generation connection projects.
• Provide strong technical leadership and support to the network planning team and line manager.