About the role  
As a Senior Network Planning Engineer, you will conduct geographically-based network planning, ensuring that the distribution network meets changes in electrical demand, including industrial growth, housing development and emerging technologies like batteries and datacentres. This will include assessing the impact of customer connections and long-term master-planning, ensuring that quality of supply and reliability is maintained for new and existing customers. You will develop innovative commercial engineering solutions to meet customer and network needs, from high to low voltage. South Australia has world-leading uptake and integration of variable renewable energy and distributed energy resources, necessitating planning engineers who can adapt our network for the energy system of the future.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in decision‑making within the team and will be responsible for building, developing, and supporting the capability of the engineering team, fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce aligned with the needs of the future energy system.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring engineers, and driving sustainable, innovative solutions to meet the future needs of the network.

Culture & benefits  
As a valued member of SA Power Networks, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and relish an environment with a true sense of community. We offer a platform where you can engage, grow and innovate your career within an exciting organisation that values safety and is committed to the success of its people.  

You will also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your family, some including:  

• A commitment to work-life balance.  

• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions).  

• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year  

• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave  

• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme  

• Paid parental leave - Primary Parent (18 weeks) / Secondary Parent (5 weeks) 
   

About you  
To excel in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in network planning, power system analysis, and project management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for customers and the business.
• Experience in professional development of others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed power system analysis to identify network constraints and develop innovative engineering solutions to address them.
• Drive investment decision-making for the Capacity Augex program using cost-benefit analysis and risk-cost quantification.
• Lead the development of guidelines and standards to optimise network operations and capital costs while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
• Develop and implement geographically based regional development plans for the entire network.
• Collaborate with customers, community groups, and internal teams to resolve network capacity, quality, and reliability issues.
• Strengthen the technical capabilities of the Capacity Planning team through mentoring, knowledge transfer, and structured development initiatives.
• Provide technical advice to Asset Operations teams on network constraints, customer capacity, reliability, and quality of supply issues.
• Manage complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Responsible for strengthening the engineering and technical capability of the Capacity Planning teams.

About us  
SA Power Networks plays a pivotal role in South Australia by connecting all South Australians to a reliable and efficient electricity network. 
Working together with communities across South Australia, we are proud to be world leaders in delivering a cleaner, greener and a more sustainable energy future, today. 

As one of the state’s largest and most reputable employers, we offer a diverse and collaborative work environment where our people take pride in the innovation of a high performing work culture and a commitment to safety that all South Australians can be proud of.  

With award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways, SA Power Networks will help empower your career, while you help empower South Australia. 

For more information please contact:  
Tania Rodgers  
Tania.Rodgers@sapowernetworks.com.au   

Applications close 7th March 2026
   
SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders, cultures and backgrounds.