Power Systems Engineer – Team Leader

Jobtailor; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Brisbane seeks a Senior Power Systems Lead to guide a diverse team across renewable, storage, and hybrid projects. You will drive grid advisory services, modelling, and engagement with clients to optimise connections and performance.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with engineering and commercial teams, and pursue opportunities to enhance capability and deliver a reliable, equitable energy future.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power systems or grid connection.
• Experience in consulting, utilities, developers, or operations.
• Strong capability in grid connection modelling.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of generation control systems.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualifications.
• RPEQ registration or willingness to obtain.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to support site-based roles when needed.
• Commitment to Aurecon’s Attributes: inquisitive, resourceful, co-creative, engaging, commercially aware, and a sense-maker open to new ideas

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a diverse, high-performing power systems team
• Guide specialists connecting renewable generation, storage, and hybrid projects to the NEM
• Provide grid advisory services covering connection strategy, generator performance standards, system strength, and registration
• Oversee power system modelling using PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and OEM models
• Coach team members and build technical capability and confidence
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, digital, advisory, and environmental teams
• Refine modelling approaches and champion quality and continuous improvement
• Mentor team members and promote inclusive practices
• Contribute to business development through relationship-building
• Build a high-performing power systems team through strategic recruitment and development of in-house talent
• Deliver projects supporting a cleaner, more reliable, and more equitable energy future

Skills

Power systems leadership

Grid connection modelling

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

RPEQ Registration

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

OEM modelling tools

Job description

• Lead and empower a diverse, high-performing power systems team
• Guide specialists connecting renewable generation, storage, and hybrid projects to the NEM
• Provide grid advisory services covering connection strategy, generator performance standards, system strength, and registration
• Oversee power system modelling using PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and OEM models
• Coach team members and build technical capability and confidence
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, digital, advisory, and environmental teams
• Refine modelling approaches and champion quality and continuous improvement
• Mentor team members and promote inclusive practices
• Contribute to business development through relationship-building
• Build a high-performing power systems team through strategic recruitment and development of in-house talent
• Deliver projects supporting a cleaner, more reliable, and more equitable energy future

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in power systems or grid connection, or an equivalent mix of experience aligned with grid advisory and modelling work
• Experience in consulting, utilities, developers, or operations
• Strong capability in grid connection modelling
• Experience with PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or equivalent tools
• Understanding of generation control systems
• Relevant electrical engineering qualifications
• RPEQ registration or willingness to obtain
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Ability to support site-based roles when needed
• Commitment to Aurecon’s Attributes: inquisitive, resourceful, co-creative, engaging, commercially aware, and a sense-maker open to new ideas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in power systems and grid connection, with a strong focus on grid advisory services and modelling. Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across diverse technical and commercial disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 15+ Years Experience In Power Systems
• Grid Connection Modelling
• PSS®E
• PSCAD
• PowerFactory

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Grid Advisory Services
• Power System Modelling
• Generator Performance Standards
• Connection Strategy
• System Strength

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Leadership
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Relationship-Building
• Inclusive Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant Electrical Engineering Qualifications
• RPEQ Registration

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Generation
• Storage Projects
• Hybrid Projects
• Utilities
• Consulting