Lead Power Systems Engineer - Grid Planning and Innovation

Rashi Joshi; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays seeks a Senior/Lead Power Systems Engineer to join a specialist technical team delivering advanced network studies and advising on transmission planning and generation connections. The role can be tailored for a Senior Engineer seeking progression or a Lead Engineer seeking broader influence across major projects.

You'll provide expertise across power system analysis, planning and connections, helping shape network capability and integration of new energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced power system studies across steady-state, dynamic and EMT domains.
• Assess system strength, stability and network capability for new and existing connections.
• Develop and maintain network models using PowerFactory.
• Provide technical advice on large-scale generation and major customer connections.
• Support network planning decisions, development strategies and long-term investment planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship across the engineering team.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

PowerFactory

Transmission Planning

Generator Connections

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

Job description

Hays seeks a Senior/Lead Power Systems Engineer to join a specialist technical team delivering advanced network studies and advising on transmission planning and generation connections. The role can be tailored for a Senior Engineer seeking progression or a Lead Engineer seeking broader influence across major projects.

You'll provide expertise across power system analysis, planning and connections, helping shape network capability and integration of new energy infrastructure.