Smart Grid Testing Engineer

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

We are seeking a Smart Grid / AMI Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of next‑generation AMI technology and smart meters that will form the core metering platform.

This role is at the forefront of our Smart Grid transformation. You will be hands‑on with new meter hardware, communications technologies, and system platforms, ensuring they are robust, interoperable, and production‑ready before large‑scale deployment. This includes extensive hands‑on testing, configuration, experimentation, and fault analysis of physical meters and associated systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead acceptance and validation testing of new and existing AMI and Smart Grid technologies to ensure readiness for deployment and maximise business value
• Develop, maintain and implement test strategies, including defining test scope, approach, estimates and acceptance criteria aligned with business, project and regulatory requirements
• Design and maintain structured test plans, procedures and test cases covering functional, integration and system requirements
• Implement and integrate automated testing tools into test execution workflows and system delivery pipelines to reduce manual effort and accelerate release cycles
• Collaborate with engineering, operations teams and other stakeholder to embed automation into operational workflows and ensure alignment with system and business requirements
• Install, configure, integrate and maintain test equipment, meters, communication devices and supporting systems to support evolving technologies
• Provide technical input into deployment, commissioning, system enhancements and operational procedures (e.g., firmware updates, remote configuration)
• Develop and deliver training, documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives to uplift capability across Network Operations, asset management and broader teams

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you’ll need from day one

• Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in Information Communications Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Relevant certifications or formal training in software/testing methodologies (e.g., ISTQB or equivalent) are advantageous
• Experience and knowledge of electricity distribution and electricity metering
• Strong understanding of AMI and Smart Grid architectures, including smart meters, communications networks (RF, cellular, PLC) and Head-End Systems (HES)
• Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and lifecycle management, including test strategy, planning, execution, defect management and reporting
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools and equipment, including UFT/QTP, NI VISA, LabVIEW, Selenium and similar technologies
• Good understanding of communication protocols and networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232, MODBUS, GPIB and USB
• Experience and knowledge of electricity distribution and electricity metering
• Knowledge or experience in developing software and/or embedded applications for smart metering, AMI, or smart grid systems, including firmware-level interactions and device integration

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 6 June 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.