Lead Principal Power Systems Engineer - Grid Connections

PHE Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PHE Pty Ltd in Brisbane is establishing a grid connections and power systems practice and seeks a Principal Power Systems Engineer to be its technical lead. You will model, set the standards, sign off work and help grow the team, reporting to the General Manager Engineering.

You will own connection studies, run PSS/E and PSCAD models, engage with AEMO/NSPs, develop workflows, QA, and mentor engineers as the pipeline grows.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or power systems engineering.
• 10+ years in power systems, including consultancy or developer experience on NEM generator and BESS connections.
• Hands-on PSS®E and PSCAD/EMT; PowerFactory a plus; knowledge of NER Chapter 5 and S5.2.
• GPS negotiation and R0–R2 submissions with AEMO and NSPs; able to explain study decisions.
• Experience with inverter and PPC tuning, HIL testing and OEM model governance.
• HV design, protection or construction experience is a real plus.
• Electrical RPEQ or CPEng and eligible for RPEQ (support registration).

Responsibilities

• Own connection studies and R0 packages with a clear technical basis for a go/no-go.
• Lead modelling using PSS®E (RMS) and PSCAD (EMT) with possible PowerFactory usage.
• Manage GPS negotiations, R2 validation, and registrations with AEMO/NSPs.
• Engage with AEMO, NSPs and OEMs to resolve model and performance issues.
• Oversee study workflows, QA and OEM model governance.
• Hire and mentor engineers as the pipeline grows.
• Provide technical authority through R1 design and R2 commissioning alongside HV team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Electrical/Power Systems Engineering degree

Tools

PSS®E (RMS)

PSCAD/EMT

PowerFactory

NER Chapter 5 & S5.2

Job description

PHE Pty Ltd in Brisbane is establishing a grid connections and power systems practice and seeks a Principal Power Systems Engineer to be its technical lead. You will model, set the standards, sign off work and help grow the team, reporting to the General Manager Engineering.

You will own connection studies, run PSS/E and PSCAD models, engage with AEMO/NSPs, develop workflows, QA, and mentor engineers as the pipeline grows.