Senior DSO Planning & Systems Engineer

About us

At CitiPower 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

The Senior DSO Planning & Systems Engineer is responsible for the development of capabilities and optimisation of DER integration and our DER Management Systems (DERMS) needed to deliver our Distribution System Operator (DSO) responsibilities and commitments for CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy. This shall include but are not limited to the development of a DER integration and DSO systems roadmaps needed to deliver cost effective solutions, the development of pilot initiatives and trials designed to transition to BAU, collaborating internally to develop business positions and capability on DSO responsibilities,  developing responses to rule changes and participating in technical forums to positively influence industry developments related to DSO Planning and Systems.

Key responsibilities

• The development of our Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration roadmap.
• Contribute to the development of internal business positions and responses to regulatory policy changes, national alignment or other activities relating to DER integration.
• Engage with industry participants and shape policies, regulations and technical standards (i.e. CSIP-AUS) on DER integration that are beneficial to our business and customers.
• Develop our DSO and DERMS systems and capabilities, working closely with IT and OT teams, to ensure the safe, secure and compliant operation of our distribution systems.
• Establish and maintain strategies and framework related to our DER integration and DSO capabilities including but not limited to minimum demand security requirements, Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) and EV integration.
• Stay abreast of vendor solution and capability developments related to DER Integration and DERMS systems in Australia and overseas.
• Supervise and train other Engineer(s) in the DSO Planning and Systems team.

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

What you’ll need from day one

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
• National Engineering Register (NER) certification (registered in Victoria).
• Proven experience developing innovative solutions in an energy or technology environment.
• Experience in an electricity industry business.
• Experience in DER integration standards (i.e. CSIP-AUS), cyber security requirements and DERMS system architecture (Desirable).
• Experience in network planning for electricity distribution or transmission systems (Desirable). 
• Experience in managing complex data sets, analysing and distilling key trends, identifying root causes and identify areas for improvement.
• Understanding of DER Integration & DERMS systems building blocks and requirements.

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 LGBTIQA 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 28 January 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Luke Castro 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.