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 of $168,300 + 12% superannuation + bonus (up to 15% of package). In addition, we are proud to offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year (plus an additional 5 days on first day upon starting with the organisation)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program for your personal and professional wellbeing
• Payment of Engineers Australia membership (Engineers and associated professionals)
• Support achieving Chartered Status with Engineers Australia
• Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

The Opportunity

As a full-time Senior Network Protection Engineer based in Adelaide, Australia you’ll play a critical role in designing, analysing and assuring the performance of ElectraNet’s protection and control systems as the power system evolves toward 100% distributed and inverter‑based renewable generation.

You’ll act as a technical subject‑matter expert, providing leadership across protection system design, modelling, simulation and testing; including advanced real‑time digital simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex work, influence technical standards, and mentor others within a highly specialised team.

Key focus areas include:

• Providing technical leadership for primary protection systems and remedial action schemes
• Developing and maintaining protection and control system models used in protection assessment studies and functional validation across steady‑state, RMS and EMT domains
• Accountability for ElectraNet’s contribution to the General Power System Risk Review (GPSRR) for protection and control systems.
• Supporting network risk reviews and protection planning for new network connections and augmentation.
• Developing technical requirements documents to project teams for protection and remedial action scheme implementation
• Contributing to continuous improvement of technical standards and design manuals

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.

You will likely bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience (7+ years)
• Extensive experience in protection systems analysis, design and power system studies
• Capability with industry tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory and RSCAD / RTDS (or the ability to learn quickly)
• Experience contributing to complex technical projects and working across multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to the table.
• Are adaptable and eager to learn new things.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

How To Apply

Please apply online via our careers page before 26 March 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page. Position Descriptions can be obtained by clicking here.

Successful applicant 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.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.