Principal Engineer - Future Energy Planning
Core
Provide principal-level technical leadership for network planning, assessing complex impacts from distributed energy resources, electrification, batteries, EV charging, and data centres.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Electrical, Network Planning)
Builds
Robust, consistent, and defensible network planning practices and connection assessments for a large utility serving 2.7 million people.
Domain
Energy / Electrical Engineering / Power Systems
Required skills
distribution network planning, connection assessments, power system studies, technical leadership, mentoring, risk assessment, process improvement
Preferred skills
Chartered Professional Engineer status, PowerFactory modelling, technical judgement
Technologies
PowerFactory
Responsibilities
Lead and peer review complex planning assessments and connection support material; guide power system studies covering load growth, voltage, thermal performance, and hosting capacity; translate complex technical analysis into clear recommendations for stakeholders; improve consistency and quality of planning practices and workflows.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship