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.
The Opportunity
As a full-time Senior Network Protection Engineer based in Adelaide, Australia you'll play a critical role in designing, analysing and assuring the performance of ElectraNet's protection and control systems as the power system evolves toward 100% distributed and inverter‐based renewable generation.
You'll act as a technical subject‐matter expert, providing leadership across protection system design, modelling, simulation and testing; including advanced real‐time digital simulation and hardware‐in‐the‐loop environments. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex work, influence technical standards, and mentor others within a highly specialised team.
Key focus areas include:
* Providing technical leadership for primary protection systems and remedial action schemes
* Developing and maintaining protection and control system models used in protection assessment studies and functional validation across steady‐state, RMS and EMT domains
* Accountability for ElectraNet's contribution to the General Power System Risk Review (GPSRR) for protection and control systems.
* Supporting network risk reviews and protection planning for new network connections and augmentation.
* Developing technical requirements documents to project teams for protection and remedial action scheme implementation
* Contributing to continuous improvement of technical standards and design manuals
About You
We're looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.
You will likely bring:
* Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience (7+ years)
* Extensive experience in protection systems analysis, design and power system studies
* Capability with industry tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory and RSCAD / RTDS (or the ability to learn quickly)
* Experience contributing to complex technical projects and working across multiple stakeholders
* Strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others
We're looking for individuals who:
* Bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to the table.
* Are adaptable and eager to learn new things.
* Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
How To Apply
Please apply online via our careers page before 22 March 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 apply to be redirected to the vacancy on our careers page.
Successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.
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