Senior Power Systems Engineer - DIgSILENT & Grid Studies

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

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.