Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Planning Engineer
Classification Science and Engineering Professional Band 2 Position No. 27446
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager, Demand and Network Planning Reports to P/No. 28392
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recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here
Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
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Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To provide technical expertise in the planning, analysis and development of the electricity network to ensure it remains safe, reliable, compliant and
capable of meeting current and future network requirements. Deliver accurate power-system modelling, forecasting, planning studies and regulatory
inputs to support informed network investment, connection, augmentation and operational decisions.
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure network compliance with regulations and codes that meet Australia Energy Regulator and Utilities Commission requirements:
o Annual Information Notice (AIN)
o Transmission Distribution Annual Planning Report (TDAPR)
o Power System Review (PSR)
- Assist with developing and maintaining the ratings databases such as power transformer cyclic ratings, transmission line ratings and
distribution feeder ratings.
- Support and progressively lead PowerFactory model governance and TDAPR delivery coordination, including data requests, licence
management, process improvement and model rectification projects.
- Support with load forecasting for distribution feeders, Zone Substations and Subtransmission Substations such as calculating actual maximum
and minimum demands and the forecast values.
- Collaboration and use of computer software to study and advise on engineering matters such as transformer and underground cable ratings
and use master computer models to generate project specific models for distribution system analysis. Analyse results supporting
recommendations regarding network planning, augmentation, design and power system operations.
- Support Senior Engineers in the completion of power system studies such as load flow studies, fault levels using computer simulation software
such as PSS/SINCAL and PowerFactory and assist in preparation of business cases for Capex projects.
- Write technical planning reports.
- Work in partnership on power system network connection studies for new generators, loads and renewables.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety and environmental policy, safety principles, corporate values
and behaviours.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of
the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared obligations.
Instils trust and values difference Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while
recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
LAST UPDATED: February 2020 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
