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Principal Planning Engineer

Horizon Power
Bentley, WA
A$168,000-$187,000 p/a + Superannuation
Engineering → Systems Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


  • Solve complex power system and renewable integration challenges
  • Lead WA's energy future through cutting-edge planning and technical standards
  • Work with purpose in a collaborative team driving real impact across regional WA

At Horizon Power, we're not just planning for the future - we're building it. As a Principal Planning Engineer in our Future Energy Division, your role as a technical expert will be pivotal in shaping Western Australia's energy landscape. You will leverage your deep technical knowledge to develop advanced standards and solve complex power system challenges. Your expertise will directly influence how we deliver clean, reliable energy to regional communities, making you a key player in our mission to innovate and lead in the energy sector.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Bentley.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the development of technical rules and planning standards
  • Provide expert technical leadership to engineering, legal, commercial, and operations teams
  • Solve complex challenges in renewable integration, CER, and battery storage
  • Guide and mentor planning engineers, fostering a culture of excellence
  • Engage with industry bodies and stakeholders to shape best practices
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical standards, regulatory compliance, and innovation goals

What You Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with Chartered status highly regarded
  • Deep expertise in power system planning, technical writing, and modelling tools (e.g. PowerFactory)
  • Proven experience with renewables, batteries, and consumer energy resources
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a strong focus on technical documentation
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to quickly earn the trust and confidence of key stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance technical depth and strategic oversight

Why Join Us?

  • Strategic impact: Be the go-to expert for Horizon Power's most complex planning challenges
  • Innovation: Work on cutting-edge energy technologies and future-focused projects
  • Leadership: Help shape the next generation of engineers and energy systems

Want more reasons why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice? Visit our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/

Ready to energise your career and make a real difference? Click 'Apply' to get started with your application.

Applications close: 10 July 2025.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!


About Horizon Power

Bentley, WA, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy
501-1000 employees

We serve customers across a service area of around 2.3 million square kms. We’re working in and with our communities to transition to a renewable energy future to provide reliable and affordable electricity to WA. We’re exploring a range of specialised solutions such as microgrids for communities, more opportunities for household and businesses to access renewable energy and more choices related to sustainable transport such as electric vehicles.

More than 200 of our own team and their families live and work in the regional and remote communities we serve. Our people are dedicated to delivering cleaner, reliable energy solutions to support regional growth and vibrant communities.

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