Lead Power System Engineer

Perdaman Engineering And Consultancy Services; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdaman Engineering And Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced HV Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage power solutions for mining, utilities, and renewable energy projects.

You will conduct network analysis, perform power systems modelling with DigSilent PowerFactory and ETAP, and design HV substations and lines for diverse brownfield and greenfield sites. Travel to sites will be required to engage with clients and drive project success.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with specialised power engineering qualifications highly regarded.
• Extensive experience in analysis and design of HV power systems, including powerlines and substations.
• Proven expertise in specialised network analysis and performance standard studies to meet industry benchmarks.
• Proficiency in power systems modelling packages such as DigSilent PowerFactory and ETAP.
• Experience on greenfield and brownfield projects across mining, utilities and renewable energy sectors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; capable of driving project delivery.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV power systems solutions for mining, utilities and renewable energy projects.
• Conduct specialised network analysis and performance standard studies to meet industry compliance requirements.
• Undertake power systems modelling and analysis using DigSilent PowerFactory and ETAP software packages.
• Design HV substations and powerlines for greenfield and brownfield projects across the resources sector.
• Prepare and evaluate technical tenders and proposals for power systems projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the power systems engineering team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, instrumentation and controls engineers.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements and timelines.
• Travel to project sites as required to support design implementation and client engagement.

Skills

HV power systems design

Analytical problem solving

Technical leadership

Tender evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power engineering specialization preferred)

Tools

DigSilent PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV power systems solutions for mining, utilities and renewable energy projects.


• Conduct specialised network analysis and performance standard studies to meet industry compliance requirements.


• Undertake power systems modelling and analysis using DigSilent PowerFactory and ETAP software packages.


• Design HV substations and powerlines for greenfield and brownfield projects across the resources sector.


• Prepare and evaluate technical tenders and proposals for power systems projects.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the power systems engineering team.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, instrumentation and controls engineers.


• Manage project deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements and timelines.


• Travel to project sites as required to support design implementation and client engagement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree-level qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with specialised power engineering qualifications highly regarded.


• Extensive experience in analysis and design of HV power systems, including powerlines and substations.


• Proven expertise in specialised network analysis and performance standard studies to meet industry benchmarks.


• Proficiency in power systems modelling packages such as DigSilent PowerFactory and ETAP.


• Solid electrical engineering background encompassing electrical, instrumentation and controls applications.


• Demonstrated experience working on both greenfields and brownfields projects across mining, utilities and renewable energy sectors.


• Strong technical leadership capability with the ability to mentor team members and drive project delivery.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex power systems challenges.


• Ability to self-manage whilst working effectively in various team and project delivery scenarios.


• Strong project management skills with experience in tender preparation and evaluation.


• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders across resources and renewable energy clients.


• Willingness and ability to travel as required by project demands.


• Experience in renewable energy integration and grid connection studies is highly valued.