• Perform forecast & network requirements
• Provide input into the development of the business plan
• Identify and articulate the business risk of not proceeding with projects and the benefits to Western Power and the community that can be achieved by carrying out the solution augmentation.
• Support the development of an economically efficient network capacity expansion and asset replacement business plan in line with the long-term outlook and operational, financial, and regulatory constraints utilising high quality data and forecasts.
• Develop concept solutions (network and non-network) to resolve constraints in a timely and economical manner and develop appropriate candidates with planning reports documented to underpin the justification for initiating the relevant investment. Ensure the development of robust, high quality business case documents that withstand the test of financial and commercial credibility.
• Perform risk assessment, including development of contingency plans to deal with the risks associated with systems operating conditions beyond the Planning Criteria, unplanned delays of network reinforcements, unforeseen load connections and provide an operational planning service to ensure mitigation strategies are in place for peak periods, as well as providing technical advice to Network Operations in areas of network limitations and settings.
• Conduct customer connection planning assessments, identifying any requirements for network reinforcement
• Lead Joint Planning Teams and provide a technical network planning function into the options analysis and scope development.
• Develop and implement technical criteria to meet organisational objectives and governance requirements working to a divisionally approved framework and improve processes, and using appropriate new technology where justified
• Apply, review and revise the Technical rules, policies and guidelines for network investment, and Planning Criteria.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree Qualification in Engineering (Electrical)
• Eligibility to CPEng status by Engineers Australia
• At least 6 + years relevant broad and extensive knowledge and expertise with demonstrated
• technical experience covering the following areas:
• Knowledge of protection and development of settings for the distribution/transmission network
• Proficiency in key computer systems and specialty power system analysis applications
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentation/communications skills
• Sound knowledge of business practices and policies as appropriate