Planning Engineer

• Shape your career, reshape WA's energy future.
• More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program.
• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness.

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.
As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.
We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.
Planning Engineer
This position will be responsible to conduct power system simulation studies in line with Horizon Power's Generation and Network planning guidelines and Technical Rules to support Horizon Power's decarbonisation strategy.
Prepare Future Energy Systems plans to include renewable energy integration for Horizon Power's energy systems (generation, transmission, distribution) to meet long term needs in an efficient and sustainable manner.
This position is a 12-month maximum term position.
Your role will include:

• A relevant engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in energy systems (generation, transmission and distribution) planning, design, operation and maintenance.
• Renewable energy technologies experience.
• Financial analysis evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Experience in commercial aspects of the energy industry.
• Energy systems technology experience.
• Project management techniques.

You will have:

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in project management, social sciences, business, community engagement, Native Title, Aboriginal Heritage or related discipline is highly desirable or relevant work experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working in an Aboriginal Affairs, Traditional Owner engagement, project management, or community-based role.
• Demonstrated experience liaising and negotiating with key Aboriginal organizations/bodies including: community, government, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate to support change management planning.

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

• Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
• Helping to create a connected and thriving WA.
• An extensive rewards and recognition program
• Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
• Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Check out our Careers page to find out more information about Horizon Power. Careers - Reshape Western Australia's energy future (horizonpower.com.au)
Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?
If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close on Friday 3rd of May 2024.
Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!