Power Systems Engineer

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in our Perth-based Energy team. You will develop network, generator and load models and power systems studies to help clients connect to the SWIN and deliver renewable energy connections.

Engage with clients and Western Power, leading technical discussions and producing connection submissions. You will bring expertise in PowerFactory/PSCAD, deliver grid connection studies for renewables, data centres and large loads, and provide clear technical

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop network, generator and load models and power systems studies to enable clients to connect their projects to Western Power’s 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.

Skills

Power systems modelling

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Power Systems Engineer 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, NewZealand 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.

• We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

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Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. We’ve re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.