Senior Principal Engineer, Power System & Network Planning

DNV; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Profit-sharing or incentives

Insurance coverage

Extensive leave

Professional development

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems is expanding in Australia and seeks a Specialist/Senior Principal Engineer to lead power system planning engagements across Australia’s energy transition. The role combines technical leadership with commercial acumen, supporting complex modelling, market and regulatory advisory, and high-quality delivery.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with account managers and segment leads, and shape the technical direction of the team, ensuring robust engineering foundations and

Qualifications

• Typically with 10+ years’ relevant experience.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• The role requires leadership of projects/teams and strong technical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network planning and power system analysis engagements.
• Drive modelling, analytical approaches and technical recommendations for planning.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to team members.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align engineering approaches with business objectives.
• Review and refine internal technical procedures and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

DNV Energy Systems is expanding in Australia and seeks a Specialist/Senior Principal Engineer to lead power system planning engagements across Australia’s energy transition. The role combines technical leadership with commercial acumen, supporting complex modelling, market and regulatory advisory, and high-quality delivery.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with account managers and segment leads, and shape the technical direction of the team, ensuring robust engineering foundations and