Senior Power Systems Engineer — Shape the Grid, Flexible Work

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP Australia seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on power systems to shape Australia’s energy future. You will deliver HV design, oversee power system studies, and contribute across the project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 4–8+ years in transmission, distribution or renewable projects, with DIgSILENT PowerFactory experience and RPEQ eligibility. Flexible working options support work-life balance and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience delivering transmission, distribution, renewable, or power systems projects desired.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility is preferred.
• Experience in consulting/utility/EPC environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV primary design solutions for substations and HV networks.
• Develop and review power system models, specs, studies and reports.
• Undertake load flow, fault level, stability and dynamic performance studies.
• Support due diligence, protection, SCADA, lines, cables and earthing design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support Safety in Design principles.

Skills

Power systems

Power system studies

Load flow

Grid connection assessment

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

RPEQ/RPEV registration (eligible)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Python

Job description

WSP Australia seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on power systems to shape Australia’s energy future. You will deliver HV design, oversee power system studies, and contribute across the project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 4–8+ years in transmission, distribution or renewable projects, with DIgSILENT PowerFactory experience and RPEQ eligibility. Flexible working options support work-life balance and travel as needed.