Title:  Senior Generator Connections Engineer

• Accelerate the transition to renewable energy to power a sustainable future
• Shape our Distribution Network > Create value > Engage with Customers
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment 

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
 

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

As part of the shift to renewable generation and storage across our electricity distribution network, we have an opportunity for a Senior Generator Connections Engineer to take the driver’s seat and undertake comprehensive and detailed analysis of generation connections to the AusNet’s 22kV and 66kV distribution network.

Passionate about creating solutions, you will negotiate generator performance standards, as well as undertake, and interpret the computer-based network simulations required by connections under Chapter 5 and 5A of the National Electricity Rules. You enjoy a customer-centric role and pride yourself on clearly articulating technical requirements with a focus on compliance and timelines reflecting the NER.

With a Hybrid split (Southbank/WFH), this role is based in Southbank and is part of the Network Connections team within our Network Strategy & Planning department and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with you!

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Undertake comprehensive and detailed analysis in SINCAL, PSCAD, PSSE and Power Factory
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 5 and 5A of the National Electricity Rules
• Interpret, prepare, provide solutions, and negotiate Generator Performance Standards and undertake generator commissioning activities for connections >1.5MW
• Maintain effective relationship with customers and key stakeholders, including regulators and industry bodies
• Investigate, prepare reports, and influence network security, capacity, reliability, and power quality
• Support development of strategies (technical, process, network security, capacity) which would accelerate growth of the distribution network

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• SME across the Electricity Supply industry in end-to-end generator connections initiatives
• Well versed in nuances across 22kV and 66kV environments
• Proficiency in SINCAL, PSCAD, PSSE and Power Factory based simulation and interpretation
• GPS negotiation and generator commissioning activities
• Detail knowledge and experience of Chapter 5 and 5A of the National Electricity Rules
• A dynamic approach to engaging with diverse stakeholders
• A progressive mindset, and customer service centric approach
• Registered as Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia

A real place to belong 

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.