About the role:

The position is responsible for developing network solutions on the electrical distribution networks
within CitiPower/Powercor in compliance with the National Electricity Rules and other codes, in addition to maintaining all safety requirements. The role includes responsibility for the scoping, analysis and business case development for all customer connection and network augmentation work on all elements of the distribution network. This role incorporates the valuation of non-network options and connection of generation to the grid.

The position is also responsible for optimising the network for utilisation at all levels of the network. This is in addition to providing probabilistic insights and reports to the business and stakeholders to inform and enable efficient investment decisions, in addition to working to (and improving) planning
policies, guidelines & standards to enable timely, safe & cost-effective connections to the network.

What you’ll deliver:

• Undertake customer connection and network augmentation scoping, analysis and develop business cases to ensure network solutions are efficient and least cost technically acceptable.
• Work with Operational teams to deliver seasonal contingency plans and advice for both planned and unplanned network outages
• Perform analysis and develop solutions for Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) supply areas within CitiPower/Powercor to ensure the capacitive balance and other network parameters are met to ensure the REFCLs can continue to operate and comply with defined standards.
• Undertake work to develop the network capital works program, planning future network constraints and augmentation requirements 10 years into the future.
• Undertake financial justifications of network augmentations to ensure efficient use of regulated capital
• Manage key interfaces with the Design and Delivery groups and other key stakeholder groups to ensure augmentation and replacement projects are progressed and completed in accordance with project, network and organisational targets
• Optimise the use of the Electrical Networks to ensure current and future customer needs are met, risks to the network are minimised, and both contractual obligations and regulatory requirements are met.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Hold registration with a Victorian Business Licensing Authority as a Professional Engineer in the field of Electrical Engineering
• Experience in system analysis, network planning, design, and project management in the Electricity Industry
• High level experience in customer and stakeholder negotiation.
• Detailed knowledge of the Electrical Distribution Network
• Detailed system analysis, load forecasting and planning skills along with the ability to work with developers and customers to determine and satisfy their needs.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued, and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.

What’s next?

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Please submit your application via our career’s website by 2 December 2024. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet all criteria, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a match.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.