Senior Tech Lead, Real-Time Power Systems

Xpt Software; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join the EI&C team in Perth. You will lead studies across load flow, short-circuit, contingency, and dynamic stability, developing and validating DIgSILENT PowerFactory models for generators and inverter-based resources.

You will perform RMS dynamic simulations, assess network performance, and support generator standards, compliance studies, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies.
• Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory network, generator and inverter-based resource models.
• Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation, network and connection performance.
• Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification, compliance studies and commissioning activities.
• Lead defined study packages, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies.
• Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory network, generator and inverter-based resource models.
• Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation, network and connection performance.
• Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification, compliance studies and commissioning activities.
• Lead defined study packages, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical engineering judgement

Documentation/reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSSE (PSS/E)

PSCAD/EMTDC

ETAP

Python

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer in our EI&C team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies.
• Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory network, generator and inverter-based resource models.
• Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation, network and connection performance.
• Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification, compliance studies and commissioning activities.
• Assess system strength, power quality, harmonics, network interactions, constraints and augmentation options.
• Prepare clear study reports, technical memoranda, specifications and client deliverables from feasibility through to operational support.
• Apply Python and/or PowerFactory DSL/DPL scripting to improve study efficiency and repeatability where appropriate.
• Lead defined study packages, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and graduates.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant power systems experience, with the capability to independently undertake studies.
• Strong practical experience using DIgSILENT PowerFactory for network modelling, load flow, short-circuit and RMS dynamic studies.
• Sound understanding of transmission, distribution and generation systems, with strong engineering judgement and attention to data quality.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting engineering findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in the SWIS/WEM environment, including Western Power requirements, AEMO processes, GPS assessments or generator model compliance.
• Experience with renewable generation, battery energy storage, system strength, harmonics, PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS®E, ETAP, Python or PowerFactory DSL/DPL will be highly regarded.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact