Senior Power Systems Architect, Generation & Grids

K92 Mining Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Electrification Software unit in Australia seeks a Senior Specialist Electrical Power Generation to govern the design and integration of advanced power generation and industrial electrification systems. You will steer architecture from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

You will lead governance for reference architectures, coordinate inside-the-fence-line assets, validate performance with power system studies, and mentor engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 12–15+ years in power generation, EPC, or transmission & distribution.
• Deep knowledge of inside-the-fenceline equipment and standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, NFPA).
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex interfaces.
• Excellent communication with executive leaders and regulators.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Architectural governance for power generation, data centers, microgrids, and hybrids.
• Lead integration of inside-the-fence-line assets (Gas Turbines, BESS, STATCOMs, substations).
• Define baselines, interfaces and validation strategies (FAT/SAT).
• Partner with Grid, Gas Power, Digital teams and external stakeholders.
• Review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash).
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Leadership

Communication

Project oversight

Risk management

MBSE

PLC/SCADA

IEC 61850

Interface management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Systems

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

IEC 61850 architectures

Grid code compliance

MBSE tools

Job description

GE Vernova's Electrification Software unit in Australia seeks a Senior Specialist Electrical Power Generation to govern the design and integration of advanced power generation and industrial electrification systems. You will steer architecture from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

You will lead governance for reference architectures, coordinate inside-the-fence-line assets, validate performance with power system studies, and mentor engineering teams