About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed. 

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible working arrangements including regular work from home.
• 15 days personal/carers leave
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.  

The Opportunity

In this permanent full-time position based in Adelaide, you will be responsible for developing scope and specifications, detailed engineering design, review and validation of designs, development of design standards and providing specialist technical advice support across a broad range of projects including connections of generators (renewables and conventional), battery energy storage systems, major loads as well as replacement of existing infrastructure to ensure the network remains reliable.

Success in this role is characterised by the ability to apply mature engineering knowledge, mentoring and supervising others, independently planning and conducting work on multiple projects simultaneously and developing successful working relationships with stakeholders for the achievement of ElectraNet business and performance objectives.

About You

As a senior and/ or experienced automation engineer, you will have:

• Approximately 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience with Substation Automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Electrical Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Ability to produce automation and control device (IED) settings and configuration files.
• Knowledge and experience of SCADA/Substation Automation Systems and Architecture.
• Knowledge of DNP3 and IEC 61850 substation network communication standards.
• Experience in SCADA/Substation Automation System construction and commissioning.
• Knowledge of legislated industry requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders to resolve technical problems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to enable you to provide commercially sound and pragmatic solutions.
• Flexible and collaborative approach.

Ready to be a clean energy changemaker? Join ElectraNet and help us power a brighter future!

How To Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via our careers page as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date of 23 October 2024. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

Click here for a copy of the Experienced Automation Engineer position description.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

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