What you'll be doing

Working closely with our DSO team and Network Operations Centre, you’ll help develop the systems, processes and technology needed to support the changing electricity network.

You’ll be involved in things such as:

• Supporting Powerco’s journey towards a Distribution System Operator (DSO) operating model.
• Supporting the integration and operational management of DER, distributed generation and network flexibility.
• Working with SCADA and other operational systems to deliver new network capabilities.
• Turning business and operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Developing and improving processes, standards and ways of working.
• Supporting system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify, improve and automate existing processes.
• Working with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to deliver new technology.
• Converting network rules and constraints into automation logic.
• Helping ensure new systems and capabilities are well documented, supportable and ready for operational use.
• Sharing your knowledge and building capability across the wider team.

This isn't just another systems role

The energy industry is changing quickly, and Powerco is preparing for a future where customers, solar, batteries, distributed generation and flexible energy resources will play a much bigger role in how the network operates.

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape that future.

You won’t be tied to one particular technology or solution. Instead, you’ll work across operational systems, SCADA, DER, DSO and network operations, identifying what we need to do differently and helping turn those ideas into solutions that work in the real world.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is technically capable, curious and enjoys solving problems.

You may come from a background in:

• SCADA or operational technology
• Electrical or control systems engineering
• Network operations
• Systems integration
• Automation and control
• Technology or systems engineering
• Electricity distribution or a related industry
• Interpreting, developing or modifying software code.
• Experience with C, C++ and Python.
• Designing, testing and commissioning automation and control solutions.

You don't need to be an expert in every area. More important is your ability to learn, connect the dots and turn complex requirements into practical outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Experience with operational systems, SCADA or similar technologies.
• An ability to understand both technical and operational requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• A willingness to challenge the way things are done and look for better ways of working.
• Experience with DER, DSO, distributed generation, flexibility services, SCADA/RTU systems or automation would be highly regarded.

Tell us about how you'd be the best person for our team. Apply now!

📅 Applications close: 23 October 2026