Senior Power System Engineer

Austcorp Executive; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to lead high-profile energy projects across the country. In this senior technical role, you will conduct power system studies, manage grid interconnection processes, and provide oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant power system experience.
• Strong hands-on modelling capabilities.
• Experience managing interactions with AEMO, TNSPs, or NSPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and deliver high-quality power system studies.
• Lead and manage the grid interconnection process.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with regulations.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review grid performance reports.

Skills

Power system studies

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Grid interconnection process

Compliance documentation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Power Systems

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Python

Job description

AustCorp Executive is partnering with a specialised engineering consultancy based in Perth. The company is known for delivering advanced technical solutions in the renewable energy and power systems sector, with a key focus on grid connections, energy storage, and utility-scale solar projects.

The role we are recruiting is a Senior Power System Engineer to play a leading role in the delivery of high-profile energy projects across Australia. This is a senior technical position that requires strong hands-on modelling capabilities, regulatory knowledge, and project leadership.

The Role

• Conduct and deliver high-quality power system studies for utility-scale renewable projects, collaborating closely with clients, utilities, consultants, and operators (e.g., AEMO, TNSPs, NSPs).
• Lead and manage the grid interconnection process for renewable projects from development to execution.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure projects align with Australian Grid Codes (NER) and Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, modelling, and commissioning.
• Prepare and review grid performance reports and compliance documentation.

The Requirements

To qualify for this opportunity, please look at the requirements carefully before submitting your details.

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (PhD in Power Systems desirable).
• 5+ years of relevant power system experience.
• Strong proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD.
• Familiarity with Python scripting for modelling automation and analysis.
• Proven experience managing interactions with AEMO, TNSPs, or NSPs for connection studies or regulatory submissions.

What’s in It for you?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior engineering role in a high-impact consultancy with deep technical capability and strong project ownership. You\'ll be supported by a collaborative and driven team, working on technically complex and future-focused energy projects.