Principal Engineer, Network Development & Planning; Transmission

Principal Engineer, Network Development & Planning (Transmission)

Location:

Victoria, Australia

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne, and sits within our Transmission Network Development & Planning team.

Positioned at the leading edge of Victoria’s energy transition, you will drive strategic and technical initiatives that enable efficient, forward‑looking investment decisions, delivering a transmission system that is safe, resilient, and aligned with the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

• Strategic and Technical Advisory Support: Provide expert guidance to Vic Grid and AEMO on Victorian transmission projects and Renewable Energy Zone development, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs
• Policy Influence and Industry Leadership: Influence transmission policy and actively contribute to forums, working groups, and regulatory consultations
• Future Network Readiness: Lead technical planning to manage impacts of inverter‑based resources and large emerging loads (e.g. data centres), enhancing system capacity and security for a renewable, coal‑free future
• Modelling Insights and Market Interpretation: Translate complex power system and market modelling into actionable engineering insights and support regulatory investment testing (RIT‑Ts)
• Asset Renewal & Joint Planning: Support the strategic planning of major transmission station rebuilds and Ausnet’s Transmission Revenue Reset; champion continuous improvement in joint planning processes with AEMO, Vic Grid, distribution businesses, and internal teams to deliver integrated, whole‑of‑system outcomes

• Bachelor of Engineering in an appropriate field (e.g. Electrical)
• Extensive industry experience within the electricity industry, with deep expertise in transmission network planning, operations and the National Electricity Rules
• Strategic and analytical thinking to deliver insights that shape long‑term planning and investment
• Skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships and leading cross‑functional initiatives internally and externally to deliver shared outcomes
• Mentorship and team development to develop junior engineers through coaching, technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Strong understanding of economic evaluation methods for network constraints, investment options, and system risk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated critical thinking with the ability to solve complex problems, challenge assumptions, and develop innovative, future‑focused solutions

• Growing your impact: We'll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We're a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what's right for our communities and customers.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply.