Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid & Energy Transition

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane

On-site

AUD 168,000 - 185,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CSIRO in Newcastle, NSW, invites applications for the Principal Power Systems Research Engineer role. You will lead applied research and engineering across power systems modelling, analysis, control and optimisation, delivering practical solutions to grid challenges.

This senior technical role centers on bridging research and industry, developing tools and methodologies, mentoring staff, and partnering with government, industry and academia to influence the national energy transition.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering degree with power systems expertise.
Hands-on industry experience in power system modelling and analysis.
Experience with transmission/distribution, DER integration.
Proficiency with PowerFactory or PSS/E.
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and set direction.
Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
Mentoring and capability development.

Responsibilities

Leading advanced power systems research and engineering across generation, transmission and distribution, using modelling, simulation and data-driven approaches to address current and emerging challenges in Australia’s electricity system.
Shaping and delivering innovative solutions for the energy transition, including renewable energy integration, battery energy storage, distributed energy resources and evolving grid operating and planning requirements.
Setting research direction and priorities within power systems, identifying emerging challenges, technologies and opportunities and translating these into high-impact research programs, projects and new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on the Australian Research – Power Systems Transformation (AR-PST) program.
Leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to impact, defining technical strategy, managing delivery and resources, and ensuring research outcomes are relevant, robust and of value to industry and the community.
Building strategic partnerships and providing trusted technical advice to network service providers, system and market operators, government, universities, start-ups and other stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting successful implementation of outcomes.
Developing capability and influence the broader power systems community through mentoring researchers and engineers, fostering collaboration, publishing and presenting research, and contributing to standards, policy and national energy-sector discussions.