Senior Power System Engineer — Transmission & Modelling

ElectraNet; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 15%

5 weeks annual leave

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible work practices

Regular social events

Volunteer leave

Job summary

ElectraNet in Adelaide seeks Experienced Power System Engineer to join our Network Capability team and support secure, reliable, future-focused performance of South Australia’s high-voltage transmission network.

You will perform hands-on power system modelling, analysis and provide regulator-defensible advice across planning, security and connection outcomes, tackling inverter-dominated scenarios with robust technical judgment and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in transmission power system engineering, power system analysis or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with power system modelling, validation, system security and operational planning studies.
• Technical understanding of voltage control, frequency performance, dynamic stability, system strength, fault levels and inverter-based resources.

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.

Skills

Power system modelling

Power system analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or above

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Mudpack/SSAT

Job description

ElectraNet in Adelaide seeks Experienced Power System Engineer to join our Network Capability team and support secure, reliable, future-focused performance of South Australia’s high-voltage transmission network.

You will perform hands-on power system modelling, analysis and provide regulator-defensible advice across planning, security and connection outcomes, tackling inverter-dominated scenarios with robust technical judgment and clear communication.