At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex planning assessments in the evolving energy sector of Western Australia.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company shaping the future of energy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and influence key stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy transformation while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience in network planning required.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
A good career opportunity has presented for you to lead and review complex planning and connection assessments associated with the rapidly changing energy landscape within Western Australia.
Senior Planning Engineer you will provide engineering expertise and technical direction to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations that support confident decision-making.
Your responsibilities will include
- Provide senior-level technical direction and act as a senior technical escalation point for complex network planning activities.
- Lead distribution planning investigations, planning assessments, connection support material and engineering recommendations.
- Evaluate planning solutions through detailed technical analysis, including risk assessments
- Support major grid transformation, and customer connection initiatives by providing continuous expert planning advice and recommendations.
- Translate technical analysis into proposed solutions, risks and recommendations for managers and stakeholders.
- Influence internal and external stakeholders through clear, evidence-based technical advice.
- What you will bring to this role
- Strong evidence demonstrating an experienced electrical engineer with significant expertise in distribution network planning and the technical judgement to lead complex engineering investigations.
- Strong senior-level engineering judgement, with the ability to conduct complex technical investigations, assess risk and provide solutions and recommendations.
- Strong power system study capabilities including load flow, fault level, voltage stability and network constraint analysis using modelling platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, mentoring and peer review.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to turn complex engineering analysis into clear solutions, recommendations and highlighting risks.
Qualifications and Requirements for this role
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering ideally with a Power Systems focus or related discipline.
- Progress toward Chartered Professional Engineer status through Engineers Australia, or equivalent professional standing, is desirable.
- Extensive experience in electricity network planning and power systems analysis working with utilities.
- Experience of using Dig SILENT Power Factory and similar power systems software applications.
- Full working rights in Australia, visa sponsorship is not supported for this role
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Senior Planning Engineer employer: Hunter Philips Executive Search
Join a leading engineering organisation in Melbourne that champions innovation and collaboration within the power and energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages autonomy while providing opportunities to work on diverse projects with top-tier clients. Enjoy a competitive salary package and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing industry.
Contact Details:
Hunter Philips Executive Search Recruitment Team
