Electrical Network Planning Specialist

Service Stream; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Network Planning & Analysis professional to assess network performance, capacity constraints and future load requirements in Victoria. You will model HV/LV options, evaluate constraints, and contribute to long-term asset strategies while preparing planning applications and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will liaise with internal engineers, operations and external councils and contractors, applying Australian standards and utility guidelines to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Desirable).
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 7000 and utility guidelines.
• Experience with Victorian DNSPs (AusNet, Powercor, Jemena, United Energy, CitiPower) is desirable.
• Ability to interpret electrical distribution networks (HV/LV) and apply planning standards.
• Proficiency with network modelling tools and reading drawings/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assess network performance, capacity constraints, and future load requirements.
• Model HV/LV network options, evaluate constraints, and identify optimal solutions.
• Contribute to long-term asset and network strategies.
• Prepare planning applications (network augmentation, customer connections).
• Ensure documentation meets DNSP and Vic Electricity Distribution Code requirements.
• Write clear technical narratives communicating need, scope, risk, and justification.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external customers, councils, developers, and contractors.
• Provide expert advice on network constraints and planning standards.

Skills

Electrical distribution networks

Reading drawings

Contract interpretation

Network planning standards

Communication skills

Power industry experience

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Network modelling tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Service Stream is seeking a Network Planning & Analysis professional to assess network performance, capacity constraints and future load requirements in Victoria. You will model HV/LV options, evaluate constraints, and contribute to long-term asset strategies while preparing planning applications and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will liaise with internal engineers, operations and external councils and contractors, applying Australian standards and utility guidelines to deliver robust