Network Planning Engineer

There’s never been a better time to be in energy. And there’s never been a more exciting time to be at Endeavour Energy. 

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney’s Greater West.

We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why? Because we’re one of Australia's fastest growing networks, connecting 20,000 new customers each year, including the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. And when we power together, we go further, faster; towards a smarter, more sustainable future for us all. 

About the role

Network Planning Engineers focus on identifying and resolving capacity constraints within the network by devising cost-effective solutions and implementing them efficiently. They also oversee the development and management of network configurations to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

Key accountabilities

• Carry out analysis of the distribution and sub-transmission networks under different loading scenarios to identify, understand and document capacity constraints
• Identify and evaluate options to overcome identified constraints; developing business cases including risk cost assessment, modelling of expected unserved energy and NPV analysis.  
• Develop and document detailed Area Plans that provide a long term view of network investment needs in defined geographical areas and develop and document the supporting technical and economic analysis. 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with major customers, proponents of major load connections and other developments that enable a two-way flow of information that meets the needs of both parties. 
• Provide planning advice into the network connections process in accordance with Company planning standards that represents value for both customers and the Company. 
• Provide professional advice to external planning agencies such as Greater Cities Commission, Department of Planning and Councils with respect to capacity to supply growth. 

On offer

• Be part of a culture that focuses on care and performance; care for one another and for the customer
• Access a variety of opportunities to step up and lead in a rapidly changing sector
• Feel recognised and rewarded for your contribution
• Take pride in working for an organisation that provides an essential service and is playing its part in enabling the energy transition
• Access to training, personal development and career progression

About you

Specialised professional with demonstrated experience in a similar/professional role within the Consulting, Energy/Electrical or Utilities industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering 

Licences / Tickets

• C Vehicle License up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM)
• Work Cover Induction for Construction Work – General Course

For further information, please contact recruitment@endeavourenergy.com.au

Applications close - 19 November 2024.

 When we power together, we can achieve so much more.

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