Senior Principal Engineer - Power Systems & Market Strategy

Det Norske Veritas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Be Well program

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Leave benefits

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Det Norske Veritas in Australia is seeking a Specialist/Senior Principal Engineer to lead power system planning engagements within energy markets and strategy. You will shape technical direction, drive high-impact analyses, and provide expert guidance to project teams and clients across the energy transition.

This role focuses on delivering robust planning studies, mentoring engineers, and elevating technical standards while coordinating with account managers and stakeholders to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network planning and power system analysis.
• Provide methodological guidance on planning and market studies.
• Direct project direction within strategic guidelines.
• Engage with customers and industry stakeholders as a technical authority.
• Review internal technical procedures for quality and consistency.
• Define project objectives and technical requirements.
• Develop and review engagement scopes with robust estimates.
• Mentor engineers and support capability development.
• Champion new tools and engineering workflows.

Skills

Power systems

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Det Norske Veritas in Australia is seeking a Specialist/Senior Principal Engineer to lead power system planning engagements within energy markets and strategy. You will shape technical direction, drive high-impact analyses, and provide expert guidance to project teams and clients across the energy transition.

This role focuses on delivering robust planning studies, mentoring engineers, and elevating technical standards while coordinating with account managers and stakeholders to ensure quality