Senior Planning Engineer: Power Systems & Grid Strategy

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead and review complex planning and connection assessments within Western Australia’s energy landscape. You will translate detailed analyses into clear recommendations for confident decision-making.

You will provide senior technical direction, lead planning investigations, and support grid transformation initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, and risk assessment skills are essential to drive informed decisions

Qualifications

Experience in distribution network planning and technical leadership.
Ability to lead complex engineering investigations and assess risk.
Strong communication to translate analysis into recommendations.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level technical direction for complex network planning activities.
Lead distribution planning investigations, assessments, and engineering recommendations.
Evaluate planning solutions through detailed technical analysis including risk assessments.
Support grid transformation and customer connection initiatives with expert planning advice.
Translate technical analysis into proposed solutions, risks and recommendations for managers and stakeholders.
Influence internal and external stakeholders through evidence-based technical guidance.