Smart Grid Systems Engineer

About the Role:

We currently have a new permanent opportunity for a motivated Smart Grid Systems Engineer to join our team!

This role is perfect for a well-rounded engineer that is able to act a the ‘go-to’ and technical expert across multiple streams. In this position you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of smart metering systems, managing system performance, resolving technical faults, and analysing data to optimize system functionality.

Using your focus on continuous improvement and critical thinking, you will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, ensure compliance and identify ways to continuously evolve this space.

A newly created role that is an exciting opportunity for driven engineer to join our team!

About you: 

Our ideal candidate will be a self starter, who loves to problem solve and is technically skilled. 

You will ideally come from electrical, electronics, and/or electronics design background, or someone that has worked across embedded systems of computer hardware or network communication systems, and be excited to work across more than one expertise.

What you will deliver: 

• Lead the design, configuration, and installation of AMI systems and smart metering devices, including new deployments, upgrades, patches, and enhancements.  
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers on equipment and software integration.  
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades to metering technology and infrastructure.  
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines for system deployments, upgrades, patches, and enhancements.  
• Monitor the performance of AMI networks and smart meters to ensure continuous, accurate data collection, achieving or exceeding regulatory and yearly performance targets.  
• Develop performance metrics, reports, and dashboards to track system efficiency as well as overall operational efficiency and performance.  
• Develop and execute testing procedures for new systems, upgrades, and firmware deployments to ensure optimal performance, compliance with standards, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.
• Perform regular maintenance checks and audits, identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements to system performance.
• Lead the identification, diagnosis, and resolution of faults within the AMI network and smart metering devices, ensuring timely action to minimize service disruptions.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT, metering asset management, meter data management, meter completions/connections, and analytics teams, to align on operational objectives and identify areas requiring vendor support.  

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of smart metering systems, AMI components, and related technologies.
• Strong technical proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining AMI systems and related hardware/software.
• Knowledge of communication networks, protocols, and data transmission methods used in AMI systems.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address operational issues effectively.
• Experience in smart metering, AMI systems, or related fields within the utility or energy sector. 
• A solid AMI Metering and wireless communications system design and testing background.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. 

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

What’s next? 

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 21 November 2024.  

For the full Position Description, reach out to Emma Jones from the Talent Team at careers@powercor.com.au
    
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.
 

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 work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.