Principal Power Systems Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne seeks a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead complex grid studies for large renewable projects across the NEM. HQ Melbourne or remote anywhere in Australia.

You'll mentor engineers, progress to a team lead, and collaborate with APAC teams, developers, investors and NSPs. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years in power systems are required; strong modeling tools expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related HV energy field.
• 6+ years in power/energy industry with relevant experience.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory for modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality power system studies for renewable projects connected to the NEM.
• Design technical solutions for complex network and connection issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and progressively lead the team.
• Collaborate with developers, investors, NSPs, and AEMO.
• Stay updated on industry trends and APAC-wide collaboration.

Skills

Power system studies

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment - Melbourne VIC

Position: Principal Power Systems Engineer
Location: HQ Melbourne or remote anywhere in Aus.
Salary: up to $210.000

This business has an unmatched track record in Australia, having been focused on the grid connection of clean generation since early 2000 and having been involved in a substantial percentage of the renewable generation projects connected to the NEM (National Energy Market) with a consistent client base & great reputation as a true technical consultancy.

Why join?

• As a Principal Power Systems Engineer, you'll start by mentoring and training junior engineers, guiding them with your expertise. Once you're settled in, you'll naturally progress into a team lead role, setting the standard for the team.
• The work they deliver goes beyond regular gps studies, it's more diverse, innovative & technically challenging.
• Additionally, you'll collaborate on international projects with both local and APAC-wide teams.

Key Responsibilities for the Principal Power System Engineer:

• Work on a wide range of projects across the renewable energy sector, specifically major renewable energy projects connected to the NEM.
• Conduct high-quality power system studies for renewable energy projects, collaborating with developers, investors, NSPs, and AEMO.
• Design technical solutions for complex network and connection issues, and resolve specific connection challenges for projects.
• Collaborate with internal & APAC-wide teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends.

Requirements for the Principal Power System Engineer:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, HV Power System Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a similar role within power, energy, or other relevant industries.
• Experience with power systems modeling and analysis tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.