Network Operations Principal & Senior Engineer Roles

Powerlink is a leading provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services. Our people play a key role in the future of energy and with a rapidly changing energy landscape, it is more important than ever that we are at the forefront.

We’re looking for the following talented people to help us take on this challenge.

• Principal Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations
• Senior Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations
• Principal Engineer Operations Planning – Temporary 24 Months
• Senior Engineer Operations Planning

About the roles

Increasing demand for renewable energy connections across QLD is resulting in a period of exponential growth for Powerlink. To meet this demand, we need to increase our most important resource, our workforce, and as such have new Senior Network Operations Engineering roles available!

Principal Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations and Senior Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations

Our new Principal Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations & Senior Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations roles are to provide strategic and complex power systems engineering analysis and solutions to ensure Network Operations can operate the network optimally and facilitate the energy transition.

Principal Engineer Operations Planning and Senior Engineer Operations Planning

As our Principal Engineer Operations Planning and Senior Engineer Operations Planning you will be responsible for providing operational power systems engineering services and National Electricity Market (NEM) analysis to ensure the real time operation of Queensland's transmission network is done so in a safe, stable, secure, reliable and economic manner, and is compliant with Powerlink policy, procedure and National Electricity Rules.

About you

Principal Engineer Operations Planning and Senior Engineer Operations Planning

Bring your success and knowledge of technology developments in power systems, including operating techniques for power systems, the changing dynamic of transmission networks and the electricity market, lead and direct highly specialised technical work and teams related to the performance of the interconnected power system.

Performing and maintain proficiency in use of power system analytic tools including the Energy Management Systems (EMS) and or other technologies to plan, analyse and operate electrical power transmission systems within an electricity market based environment;

• You will have experience providing technical expertise and guidance to Network Operations in strategic power systems engineering, analysis, and operation of an electricity network.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and apply expert knowledge in the real time operation, analysis and review of power transmission system networks including complex power system behaviour and characteristics of physical transmission elements.

About you

Principal Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations and Senior Engineer Strategic & Future Network Operations

As part of our Powerlink Team, you will provide network capacity and capability analysis, including the related development of strategic options and offer your expert subject matter advice on the delivery of alternate network solutions, remedial strategies and network support agreements to achieve optimum outcomes for all stakeholders and compliance with the NER.

You will develop and communicate detailed operational plans for the optimal development of the interconnected network to ensure operation meets reliability, system standards and network stability requirements.

• Plus identify and implement changes in operating approaches, methods, systems and processes to facilitate the connection of new electrification loads, renewable energy projects and dynamic transmission equipment to facilitate the energy transition in Queensland.
• Utilising your innovative approach to analyse and solve problems to operate the network effectively to manage new challenges facing the transmission network.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Register Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
• Ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements to cope with peak workloads.
• Occasional support outside of business hours as a result of major network risks or contingencies
  

Desirable

• Understanding of the Operation of Energy Markets
• Experience with the design and operation of secondary system control schemes
• Experience with big data analytics/data science

What next?

If you see yourself in this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

To apply please click on the Apply button to be taken to our careers page to start the application process, attaching your resume and cover letter responding to the "About you" section above.

Please monitor your email for further communication regarding the progress of your application.

Applications close on Sunday, 26th March 2023 at 11.59pm.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

About Powerlink

Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective and reliable solutions. Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.

Our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.

At Powerlink, we are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We Offer

At Powerlink, we offer:

• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
• Substitution of Public Holidays
• Bright, open office layout
• Free undercover parking and charging stations for electric vehicles
• Access to a corporate health plan with employee discounts
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Onsite gym facilities
• Access to an employee assistance program
• Various other forms of leave that support you to support your community
  

Our attractive employment terms and conditions are enhanced by a broad range of benefits including, salary packaging novated lease vehicles, and access to an onsite credit union and cafeteria.