Principal Power Systems Engineer: Grid Planning & Advisory

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

City of Brisbane

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead complex power system studies for our APAC Studies Team, delivering network planning, connection and compliance analyses for battery energy storage, wind, and hybrid projects.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across EMT and Earthing disciplines, and cultivate strong client relationships with utilities, developers and asset owners while guiding proposal work and technical strategy.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering power system studies in consulting, utility or energy industries.
Strong expertise with PSCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
Experience with network connections, compliance assessments, system planning or renewable energy integration.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex power system studies and advisory projects.
Provide technical direction for network connection, compliance, planning and system performance assessments.
Develop innovative solutions for system strength, voltage stability, transient stability and power quality.
Collaborate with Markets Advisory to deliver integrated technical and commercial assessments for renewables and transmission.