Senior Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid Work & Growth

Western Power; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Extra leave

Wellness days

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Internal mobility

Résumé du poste

Western Power is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to shape WA’s transmission network amid large-scale electrification and renewables. Based in Perth, you’ll lead advanced studies and provide technical guidance across planning, operations and external stakeholders.

You’ll develop models in PowerFactory, assess system strength and stability, and influence connection outcomes and long-term network capability. A strong engineering background and CPEng eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 9+ years of relevant experience across transmission networks.
• Experience with power system studies (steady-state, dynamic, EMT).
• Familiarity with PowerFactory and dynamic/load-flow studies; rotor angle, voltage stability, etc.

Responsabilités

• Lead advanced power system studies across steady-state, dynamic and EMT domains.
• Assess system strength, stability, and network capability impacts of new and existing connections.
• Develop and maintain network models (PowerFactory), including generator and load dynamic models.
• Provide technical advice on large generator and customer connections, balancing system capability with project delivery.
• Investigate system performance and incidents, working with generators and customers to optimise control settings.
• Contribute to network development strategies, business cases and planning decisions for future transmission capability.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate complex technical and commercial considerations.

Connaissances

Power system studies

Dynamic modelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Formation

Electrical Engineering degree

CPEng/NPER eligibility

Outils

PowerFactory

EMT modelling tools

Description du poste

Western Power is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to shape WA’s transmission network amid large-scale electrification and renewables. Based in Perth, you’ll lead advanced studies and provide technical guidance across planning, operations and external stakeholders.

You’ll develop models in PowerFactory, assess system strength and stability, and influence connection outcomes and long-term network capability. A strong engineering background and CPEng eligibility preferred.