Experienced Network Ops Power System Engineer

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package of $147,000 + 12% superannuation + bonus (up to 15% of package) for Experienced Network Operations Engineer and remuneration of either $117,300 (Grade 4) or $129,500 (Grade 5) for Network Operations Power System Engineers+ 12% superannuation + bonus (up to 15% of package). Please refer to the PDs at the bottom of the ad for more information on the differences in roles.

In addition, we are proud to offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year (plus an additional 5 days on first day upon starting with the organisation)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program for your personal and professional wellbeing
• Payment of Engineers Australia membership (Engineers and associated professionals only)
• Support achieving Chartered Status with Engineers Australia (Engineers only)

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

The Opportunity

ElectraNet is seeking an Experienced Network Operations Power System Engineer and/or Power System Engineers to contribute to the secure and reliable operation of South Australia's high-voltage transmission network based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Joining our Network Security team as an Operational Power System Engineer you will have exposure and skills in:

Operational Analysis:

• Maintain and enhance real-time analysis techniques that use Synchrophasor and/or SCADA data.
• Investigate power system performance and disturbances.
• Monitor and report on power system compliance and assist in incident investigations and post-fault analysis.
• Collaborate closely with the Control Room and Network Systems Engineering team to support real-time analysis systems, including SCADA and Synchrophasor telemetry infrastructure.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including AEMO, SA Power Networks, and connected customers, to support effective analysis and investigation of power system performance.
• Support operational procedures and provide operational feedback for future planning.

Reporting:

• Maintain reporting and analysis processes.
• Perform routine regulatory reporting and develop enhancements to underlying reporting processes.
• Contribute to weekly network operational reporting meetings and support the development of contingency plans and operating instructions.

About You

We are seeking motivated and proactive individuals with strong customer focus and excellent communication skills. Depending on the level of the role, you will bring the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an operational engineering role within the electricity industry (check PDs attached for lower level roles).
• Advanced analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills in real-time operations.
• Strong understanding of system reliability, substation and network components, and their operation.
• Proficiency in interpreting and processing network performance data and providing actionable operational advice.
• Experience in programming and analysis using MATLAB, Python, or similar

How To Apply

Please apply online via our careers page before 20 May 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page. Position Descriptions can be obtained by clicking here for Experienced Network Ops Power System Engineer and here for Network Ops Power System Engineer.