Senior Power Systems Engineer

Description

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll lead power system studies (steady-state, dynamic, transient, and power quality) to drive network enhancements. You’ll develop planning reports, business cases, and technical criteria to support network growth and new customer/generator connections – with considerable focus on sector electrification and decarbonisation.

• Planning, design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission networks;
• Lead Joint Planning Teams providing technical and strategic input on options analysis and scope development.
• Prepare and justify connection advice for large generators and customers, managing stakeholder expectations on project delivery.
• Develop network and non-network solutions for increasing transmission capacity of network.
• Conduct specialist studies on rotor angle, small signal stability, frequency, voltage, electromagnetic transients, and corona.
• Develop and maintain the DIgSILENT PowerFactory base case model, including generator and load dynamic models.
• Provide technical support to Asset and Operations planning teams, and engineers at all levels.
• Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters;
• Manage accurate budgeting and cost tracking for customer and internal projects, ensuring budget adherence.
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with generators and customers to define control system settings for enhanced power system security.

Requirements

• Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and transmission network power system study requirements.
• Demonstrated technical experience covering the following areas:
• At least 9 years relevant experience with broad and extensive technical expertise
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills coupled with strong understanding of economic and financial evaluation techniques.
• Eligible for CPEng/NPER registration.
• Economic and financial evaluation techniques.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of specialist studies in rotor angle, small signal, frequency, voltage stability, electromagnetic transients, and corona;
• Modelling requirements for performing transmission network power system studies, including proficiency in dynamic and load flow studies using PowerFactory;

Benefits

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• 2 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance