Power Systems Engineer

Aurecon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join our Energy team. You will work on network, generator and load models, power system studies, and help clients connect projects to Western Power’s SWIS.

You will collaborate with the team to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions in Western Australia. You will use PowerFactory and PSCAD for modelling, prepare technical reports and connection submissions, engage with clients and Western Power, and provide technical leadership to

Qualifications

• Experience modelling the SWIS and power systems.
• Familiarity with Western Power requirements and reviews.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and connection submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop network, generator and load models and power systems studies.
• Undertake generator and large load connection studies for renewable energy projects, data centres and large customers.
• Prepare technical reports and connection documentation for Western Power and WEM processes.
• Engage with clients and Western Power, respond to technical reviews, lead discussions through the connection process.
• Provide technical leadership and grow Aurecon’s power systems capability in WA.

Skills

Power systems modelling

SWIS modelling

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

As a Power Systems Engineer in our Perth-based Energy team, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

Amongst other engineering tasks you will focus on

• Developing network, generator and load models and power systems studies to enable our clients to connect their projects to Western Power’s South West Interconnected Network (SWIN).
• Undertaking generator and large load connection studies for renewable energy projects, data centres and large customers using PowerFactory and PSCAD.
• Preparing technical reports and connection documentation that address Western Power requirements and relevant Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) processes.
• Engaging directly with clients and Western Power, respond to technical reviews and lead discussions through the connection application and approval process.
• Providing technical leadership and client-facing advice while helping build Aurecon’s power systems modelling and capability in Western Australia.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications and demonstrated experience modelling the SWIS, with a strong understanding renewable generating systems and WEM processes.
• Deep familiarity with Western Power requirements and standards, including preparing connection submissions and responding to technical reviews.
• Practical capability with PowerFactory and PSCAD for network modelling, generator and load connections, and connection studies.
• Experience delivering grid connection studies for renewable generation, large loads or data centres, supported by clear technical reporting and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain study outcomes to clients and lead technical connection discussions with Western Power.

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who We Are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.