Senior Power System Engineer

ElectraNet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal/carers leave

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible work practices

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ElectraNet is seeking a full-time Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our Network Capability team in Adelaide, SA. The role focuses on power system modelling, analysis and technical advice for the high‑voltage transmission network, supporting secure and reliable operation.

The successful candidate will work on inverter‑dominated network challenges, perform contingency, transfer, voltage and system strength studies, and contribute to network augmentation projects while applying Python and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in transmission power system engineering.
• Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Chartered status or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and maintain power system models using industry tools.
• Carry out system capability and security assessments (transfer limits, voltage, frequency).
• Deliver operational planning studies and contingency analyses.
• Support generator, load and storage connection studies.
• Provide technical advice for network augmentation projects and regulatory alignment.
• Apply Python, automation and data analytics to improve study repeatability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Power system modelling

System security analysis

Contingency analysis

Python/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Mudpack/SSAT

Job description

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

• Performance bonus eligibility
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility

Beyond the benefits

• Exciting and impactful projects across South Australia.
• A welcoming and inclusive company culture with a strong team spirit.
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and ongoing support.
• Support for professional certifications and memberships.
• Regular social events and team activities.

The Opportunity

ElectraNet is seeking a full-time Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our Network Capability team and support, the secure, reliable and future-focused performance of South Australia's high-voltage transmission network, based in Adelaide, South Australia.

This role provides hands-on power system modelling, analysis and technical advice across network capability, system security, operational planning and customer connection outcomes.

You will work on complex power system challenges in an increasingly inverter-dominated network, including transfer capability, voltage control, frequency performance, system strength, fault levels, stability, operational limits and connection related assessments. The role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys deep technical analysis, practical problem solving and producing robust, regulator-defensible advice

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and maintain fit-for-purpose power system models using tools such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, Mudpack/SSAT and related analysis platforms.
• Undertake system capability and security assessments, including transfer limits, voltage and reactive power analysis, frequency performance, system strength and fault level studies.
• Deliver operational planning studies, including contingency analysis, constraint identification, outage assessments and scenario-based studies.
• Support generator, load and storage connection studies, including performance and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical advice to support network augmentation projects, operational decision-making and alignment with National Electricity Rules and AEMO requirements.
• Apply Python, automation and data analytics to improve the efficiency, consistency and repeatability of studies.
• Build trusted relationships with internal teams, customers and industry stakeholders, including Network Planning, Network Protection, Network Security, Network Connections, SAPN and AEMO.

About You

You are an experienced power systems engineer with strong hands-on modelling and analysis capability. You bring sound technical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex power system issues into clear, defensible advice. Experience with transmission networks, operational planning, system security, inverter based resources and connection related studies will be highly regarded.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or above
• Extensive experience in transmission power system engineering, power system analysis or a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience using power system analysis and modelling tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, Mudpack/SSAT or similar.
• Strong capability in power system modelling, validation, system security and operational planning studies.
• Deep technical understanding of voltage control, frequency performance, dynamic stability, system strength, fault levels and inverter-based resources.
• Experience with contingency analysis, transfer capability studies, outage studies and constraint identification.
• Knowledge of relevant industry requirements, including the National Electricity Rules, AEMO frameworks, ESCOSA and OTR requirements.
• Experience with Python, automation or advanced analytics to support repeatable and efficient technical studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to build trusted relationships and explain complex technical information clearly.
• Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia or a relevant professional association. Chartered status or equivalent is desirable.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer.