Network Operations Engineer

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• Remuneration : 148,213 - $174,861 plus 16% superannuation
• Location – Greenway, Canberra (Free onsite parking)
• Be part of a talented team that keep the ACT’s Energy Network running safely and reliably
• Relocation assistance available

Evoenergy is looking for a technically skilled and proactive Network Operations Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our electricity network. This is a dynamic role at the heart of real-time network operations, where your decisions directly impact customer outcomes and system performance.

About the Role

As a Network Operations Engineer, you’ll provide real-time and near real-time engineering support to Evoenergy’s Control Room and a range of internal and external stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in fault response, contingency planning, switching operations, and outage coordination - ensuring the network operates safely and effectively under all conditions.

You’ll also contribute to capital works planning, maintenance scheduling, and network performance reviews, helping to align operational decisions with system limitations and evolving network needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time engineering support for daily network activities and events.
• Support fault response, load management, and contingency planning.
• Develop and implement safe switching procedures and operational policies.
• Conduct load flow and fault level studies to inform operating instructions.
• Monitor abnormal network configurations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with planning and delivery teams to align project and operational plans.
• Prepare reports on major disturbances and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with field crews, project managers, and customers on operational constraints.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably with a focus on power systems).
• Experience in a power utility or control room support environment.
• Strong knowledge of network operations, fault response, and contingency planning.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools such as PSS SINCAL.
• Familiarity with SCADA, ADMS, GIS, and other real-time systems.
• Ability to interpret network standards and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Collaborative mindset and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Understanding of DNSP regulatory and safety obligations.

Why Join Evoenergy?

At Evoenergy, our vision is Powering Possibilities. We’re committed to a culture of safety, accountability, positivity, and future-focused thinking. We support our people, celebrate success, and make time for fun.

Here’s what we offer:

• Professional growth through ongoing development and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Health and wellbeing support including free gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations
• On-site physiotherapy and a range of wellness resources to keep you feeling your best
• Income protection for up to 3 years to safeguard your future
• Recognition that matters through our meaningful reward and recognition program

Ready to energise your career?

If you want to be part of a team driving real change in the energy sector, apply now ! To apply, please log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.

To learn more about the role please contact Matt Hogan at [email protected] or if you have any questions about the application process, please email Macy Dkhar at [email protected]

Please note: the successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain, an AusCheck background check. For more information on AusCheck background checks, please see information available from Department of Home Affairs

Closing Date : 10 November 2025

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.