Planning Engineer Victorian Transmission Plan

The Planning Engineer, Victorian Transmission Plan position will contribute to the development and implementation of planning criteria to reform the Victorian transmission system and Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) development. This position will support the planning and implementation of the Victorian Transmission Plan, providing technical inputs, analysis, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
The Planning Engineer Victorian Transmission Plan will assist in the development of REZ and transmission capacity outlooks, Multi-Criteria Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, and options assessment methodology over a long-term planning horizon.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc), Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Science, or other relevant quantitative fields is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in renewable energy project development, electricity demand forecasting, energy at risk and cost-benefit modelling, TAPR/DAPR, RIT-T, TCPR, etc will be desirable.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge running quantitative and analytical strategies, to deliver determinations around complex energy models & power systems would be desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Electricity Transmission System operation, planning and economics is desirable.

This is fixed term position available for 2 years. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street or flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 4 January 2024.
Other relevant information:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.