Senior Power Systems Engineer

Hydra Search; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Perth team environment

Job summary

Hydra Search are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to deliver high-quality solutions across the Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas sectors. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will design, analyze, and implement electrical power systems across a range of projects, provide technical leadership on projects, undertake detailed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience in electrical engineering, preferably in power generation, renewable energy, utilities, or power distribution.
• NER registration.
• Strong experience with Digsilent PowerFactory and/or SKM PowerTools.
• Experience in detailed protection system design for distribution networks and embedded generation projects.
• Solid understanding of power system protection principles and applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or unrestricted working rights.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical and power system design for generation, renewable energy, and distribution network projects.
• Design and coordinate protection systems for distribution networks and embedded generation facilities.
• Undertake power system studies using Digsilent PowerFactory and/or SKM PowerTools.
• Specify, size, and select CTs, VTs, switchgear, transformers, and related equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Support commissioning, testing, and site-based activities, including protection relay testing and energisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and junior engineers.
• Maintain compliance with Australian standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Power Systems

Electrical Engineering

Digsilent PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

Protection Systems

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Power Generation

Renewable Energy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digsilent PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Hydra Search are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to deliver high-quality solutions across the Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas sectors. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems across a range of projects. You will provide technical leadership on projects, undertake detailed protection and power system studies, and support commissioning activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical and power system design for generation, renewable energy, and distribution network projects.
• Design and coordinate protection systems for distribution networks and embedded generation facilities.
• Undertake power system studies using Digsilent PowerFactory and/or SKM Power Tools.
• Specify, size, and select current transformers (CTs), voltage transformers (VTs), switchgear, transformers, pole-mounted reclosers, and associated electrical equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Support commissioning, testing, and site-based activities, including protection relay testing and system energisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate and junior engineers.
• Maintain compliance with Australian standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in electrical engineering, preferably within power generation, renewable energy, utilities, or power distribution sectors.
• Registration on the National Engineering Register (NER).
• Strong experience using Digsilent PowerFactory and/or SKM Power Tools.
• Demonstrated experience in detailed protection system design for distribution networks and embedded generation projects.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team environment and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or unrestricted working rights.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of power generation, renewable energy, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Technical leadership and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment based in Perth.

*Only Australian Citizen or Permanent Residents will be considered*