Principal Strategic Planning Engineer

Principal Strategic Planning Engineer - Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD 

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Strategic Planning Engineer at our Perth CBD office, on a full-time permanent basis working on the Clean Energy Link Program.

About this role

As the Principal Strategic Planning Engineer you will be required to provide engineering technical leadership to the Strategic Planning Area and assist the development of the long-term transmission expansion plan for the SWIS (known as the Clean Energy Link Program).  You will work across the business, particularly engineering functions, and with key external stakeholders to guide and direct strategic thinking on the long-term plan.   

What you’ll be doing

• Provide technical leadership and direction to the development of the long-term transmission expansion plan, including with regards to:
  • Developing strategies to stage investments
  • Working with Major Customer Decarbonisation to optimally incorporate customer requirements into the plan.
  • Consideration of long-term requirements to right size investments, having regards to potential future scenarios
  • Assisting with the development of scoping and planning studies for transmission expansion projects
  • Assist with scenario planning and modelling activities.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (includes, but not limited to, EPWA, AEMO, Access Solutions, planners, designers, project managers, peers in other Functions and customers).
• Providing thought leadership, and rapidly responding to strategic and / or time critical activities that arise during the development and delivery phase work on transmission projects/programs/portfolios.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Asset Management engineering teams on the requirements of the long-term strategic plan.
• Assist in the delivery of sound justification of complex transmission projects.
• Contributing to the development of open and trusting workplace relations and communication and the development of a trained resource skill mix.

Mentoring of Senior Planning Engineer to nurture an environment of technical excellence, economic principle, and commercial acumen.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Degree Qualification in Engineering (Electrical) discipline
• Eligible for CPEng / NPER registration
• At least 9 + years relevant broad and extensive knowledge and expertise with demonstrated strong technical experience covering the following areas:
  1. Planning, design, operation, and maintenance of electricity transmission networks
  2. Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters
  3. Economic and financial evaluation techniques
• Extensive technical leadership and knowledge / experience in electricity networks businesses associated with design, planning and operating distribution and/or transmission power systems
• Strong knowledge of power system plant and application, with direct experience in planning or power system analysis.
• Good understanding of energy and capacity market principles and strong knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks.
• High competency in report writing with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Our people are our priority

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Things to consider

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 30th of September 2024

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