Senior Power Systems Engineer – HV Substations & Grid Studies

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working options

Meaningful projects

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Australia is seeking a Power Systems Engineer or Senior Power Systems Engineer to deliver HV substation design, power system studies, and grid connection work across major transmission and distribution projects.

You’ll work with experienced engineers on EPCM and Owner's Engineer models, mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and travel to sites as required, with a culture that values safety, inclusivity, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, focus on Power Systems.
• 4–8+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power systems projects.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience in consulting, utility, developer, or EPC environments.
• Solid understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution networks and standards.
• Hands-on power system studies including load flow, planning, and connection assessments.
• Proficiency with power system modelling tools such as PowerFactory; ETAP/PSCAD/Python valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑voltage primary design solutions for substations and transmission infrastructure.
• Develop and review power system models, specs, studies, and reports.
• Conduct power system analyses: load flow, fault level, stability, dynamic performance.
• Support Owner's Engineer and Technical Due Diligence engagements, including protection, SCADA, lines, cables, and earthing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, practical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion Safety in Design across projects.
• Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and business development for Power & Energy.
• Participate in site inspections and short travel as required.

Skills

Power systems

Load flow

Fault level analysis

Dynamic performance

SCADA

Protection systems

PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Python

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Python

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Australia is seeking a Power Systems Engineer or Senior Power Systems Engineer to deliver HV substation design, power system studies, and grid connection work across major transmission and distribution projects.

You’ll work with experienced engineers on EPCM and Owner's Engineer models, mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and travel to sites as required, with a culture that values safety, inclusivity, and career growth.