Experienced/Senior Automation Engineers

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities.

ElectraNet is at the forefront of South Australia’s clean energy future and the global transition to clean energy.  We’re leading the integration of renewables across the energy industry with a target of 100% renewables by 2030.

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.
• Relocation and visa assistance for this Adelaide based role.
• 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.  

Based in Adelaide, our Automation Engineers are responsible for the development and delivery of Automation System design work 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.

Automation Engineers are responsible for developing scope and specifications, detailed engineering design, review and validation of designs, development of design standards and providing specialist technical advice support.

Success in this role will require exceptional technical skills, underpinned by strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills that enables you to clearly articulate your ideas and engage with peers for collaboration.

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

• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience within the energy or utilities industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Electrical Engineering.
• Open to interstate relocation to be based in Adelaide, South Australia. 
• 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!

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 19 July 2024. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.