Senior Power Systems Engineer

Aurecon Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join its EI&C team in Perth. You will lead and deliver advanced power-system studies, modelling and analysis for major infrastructure projects, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply DIgSILENT PowerFactory and scripting to improve study efficiency, while mentoring junior engineers and delivering clear, client-ready reports from feasibility through to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of power systems experience, able to undertake studies independently.
• Strong experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory for modelling, load flow and RMS dynamic studies.
• Understanding of transmission, distribution and generation systems with good data quality.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients/stakeholders.
• Experience in SWIS/WEM environment, Western Power requirements and AEMO processes.
• Experience with renewable generation, battery storage, harmonics and related tools (PSCAD/ETAP/PSSE).

Responsibilities

• Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency and network planning studies.
• Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory models for networks and inverter-based resources.
• Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation and connection performance.
• Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification and commissioning activities.
• Assess system strength, harmonics, power quality, and network constraints.
• Prepare clear study reports, memos and client deliverables from feasibility to operations.
• Apply Python and PowerFactory DSL/DPL scripting to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Lead study packages, collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Load flow analysis

Short-circuit analysis

Dynamic stability

Python scripting

PowerFactory scripting

Network planning

Mentoring juniors

Client reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSSE

ETAP

PowerFactory DSL/DPL

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer in our EI&C team based in Perth, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies.
• Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory network, generator and inverter-based resource models.
• Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation, network and connection performance.
• Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification, compliance studies and commissioning activities.
• Assess system strength, power quality, harmonics, network interactions, constraints and augmentation options.
• Prepare clear study reports, technical memoranda, specifications and client deliverables from feasibility through to operational support.
• Apply Python and/or PowerFactory DSL/DPL scripting to improve study efficiency and repeatability where appropriate.
• Lead defined study packages, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and graduates.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant power systems experience, with the capability to independently undertake studies.
• Strong practical experience using DIgSILENT PowerFactory for network modelling, load flow, short-circuit and RMS dynamic studies.
• Sound understanding of transmission, distribution and generation systems, with strong engineering judgement and attention to data quality.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting engineering findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in the SWIS/WEM environment, including Western Power requirements, AEMO processes, GPS assessments or generator model compliance.
• Experience with renewable generation, battery energy storage, system strength, harmonics, PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS®E, ETAP, Python or PowerFactory DSL/DPL will be highly regarded.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 5,001-10,000 employees

At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. People who think differently, bring ideas to life and help create a better future for people and the planet.

Across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia, our people work together to tackle complex challenges and deliver infrastructure and solutions that communities depend on.

As a leadership-owned engineering consultancy with no external shareholders, we have the freedom to think differently, take a long-term view and focus on creating lasting value.

We engineer possibilities. The Aurecon Way.

At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. People who think differently, bring ideas to life and help create a better future for people and the planet.

Across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia, our people work together to tackle complex challenges and deliver infrastructure and solutions that communities depend on.

As a leadership-owned engineering consultancy with no external shareholders, we have the freedom to think differently, take a long-term view and focus on creating lasting value.

We engineer possibilities. The Aurecon Way.

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