Smart Grid Systems 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

The Smart Grid Systems Engineer plays a key role in the deployment, operation, and maintenance of the VPN and UE Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and communications network. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of smart metering and network communications systems, managing system performance, resolving technical faults, and analysing data to optimize system functionality.

The engineer will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, ensure compliance and identify and implement continuous improvements. This position is essential to improving the AMI and communications network performance and enhancing operational reliability and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and installation of AMI systems and smart metering devices, including new deployments, upgrades, patches, and enhancements. 
• Ensure system architecture aligns with the utility's overall AMI network modernization plan. 
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers on equipment and software integration. 
• Monitor the performance of AMI and communications networks and smart meters to ensure continuous, accurate data collection, achieving or exceeding regulatory and yearly performance targets. 
• Participate in the day-to-day management of smart metering and communications network systems, including troubleshooting and resolving issues, and perform root cause analysis on operational issues to implement corrective measures. 
• Evaluate, select, and integrate new devices and technologies into the existing AMI and communications network system.
• Document and analyse test results and maintenance activities, providing feedback for continuous improvement and ensuring smooth transitions during upgrades and patches. 
• Perform regular maintenance checks and audits, identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements to system performance.
• Utilize data analysis tools to monitor system performance, identify potential risks, and predict future failures, suggesting preventive measures.

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

What you’ll need from day one

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in project management, data analysis, or smart grid technologies are a plus.
• 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.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements for utility operations and smart grid technologies
• Proficient in data analysis techniques and tools for performance monitoring and troubleshooting. (e.g. Advanced Microsoft Excel, MS Access/Oracle databases, Python, VBA)
• At least 3 years of 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.

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 21 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.