Power Systems Engineer - Team Leader

Aurecon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Power Systems Engineer - Team Leader in Brisbane to lead a high-performing power systems group and deliver practical solutions for renewable generation, storage and hybrid projects connected to the National Electricity Market.

You will provide technical leadership across PSS/E, PSCAD and PowerFactory, supervise client advisory activities, and develop skills through coaching and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electrical engineering and significant power systems experience across consulting, utilities, developers or operations.
• RPEQ registration, or eligibility and willingness to obtain it, with flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing power systems group supporting renewable generation, storage and hybrid projects.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance across grid studies and model simulations.
• Advise clients on connection pathways, system strength, and technical risk from development through delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, digital, advisory and environmental specialists to solve complex grid challenges.

Skills

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Grid modelling

Technical leadership

Client advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Power Systems Engineer - Team Leader

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you’ll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

As a Power Systems Engineer - Team Leader in our Energy team based in Brisbane, you will lead and grow a high-performing power systems group supporting renewable generation, storage and hybrid projects connecting to the National Electricity Market. You will combine technical leadership, client advisory and people development to deliver practical solutions across complex grid connection challenges.

• Advise clients on connection pathways, generator performance standards, system strength, registration and technical risk from early development through delivery.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance across PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory and OEM model studies, including generation control system performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, digital, advisory and environmental specialists to solve complex system needs and support informed investment decisions.
• Build trusted partnerships, contribute to business development and position Aurecon for continued growth across the energy transition.

Your experience and expertise

A degree in electrical engineering and significant experience in power systems, grid connection or related energy-sector work, ideally gained across consulting, utilities, developers or operations.

• RPEQ registration, or eligibility and willingness to obtain it, plus flexibility for occasional project and site travel.
• Strong technical capability in grid connection studies and power system modelling using PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams, including coaching, workforce planning, quality assurance and capability development.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, practical advice.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement. The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

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.

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