Team Lead Power Systems Engineer

Fyfe; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

National footprint

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Senior Team Lead Power Systems Engineer to direct grid connection studies and power systems delivery for major data centre and energy projects in Brisbane. You will shape studies from concept to execution while leading a skilled team and advancing Fyfe's Power & Connection capability.

This senior role demands strong leadership, deep technical knowledge of grid connection processes, and the ability to manage complex projects with clients, AEMO, and network providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience in power systems engineering and grid connection projects with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong knowledge of R0, R1 and R2 connection studies, NER, AEMO processes and network requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection studies and delivery for major data centre developments.
• Shape load connection studies from feasibility through to execution.
• Lead and mentor engineers and drive technical direction of Fyfe's Power & Connection capability.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality, cost, safety and schedule targets.
• Develop and improve technical standards and methodologies across the capability.
• Build strong client relationships with Fyfe's project partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid connection studies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

PSS/E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Team Lead Power Systems Engineer

Brisbane

• Lead grid connection and power systems delivery for major data centre developments.
• Shape complex load connection studies from feasibility and impact assessment through to execution.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team while setting the technical direction for Fyfe's growing Power & Connection capability.

The Opportunity

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, Fyfe is expanding its Power & Connection capability and is seeking an experienced Principal / Team Lead Power Systems Engineer to lead and shape a growing team while delivering high-quality technical outcomes.

This senior leadership role is suited to an engineer with specialist expertise in grid connection studies from concept through to execution. You will be instrumental in delivering complex data centre, renewable energy and energy storage projects, advancing technical standards and supporting the continued growth of Fyfe's sustainable energy portfolio.

The Impact You'll Have

• Lead generation and load connection projects from initial advisory and feasibility through to impact assessments and execution across major developments, including data centres, industrial facilities, hydrogen, solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Provide technical leadership across grid connection studies, including R0, R1 and R2 requirements.
• Lead and mentor engineers, building capability and fostering technical excellence across the team.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure outcomes meet quality, cost, safety and schedule requirements.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex problems and deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Develop and improve technical standards, methodologies and frameworks across Fyfe's Power & Connection capability.
• Build strong relationships with clients, AEMO, network service providers and project partners.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience in power systems engineering and grid connection projects, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong knowledge of R0, R1 and R2 connection studies, the National Electricity Rules, AEMO processes and network service provider technical requirements.
• Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS®E, PSCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status and RPEQ or RPEV registration are desirable.
• Proven experience leading complex technical workstreams, projects and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with complex technical delivery.

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering, environmental, planning, survey, project management and advisory services across Australia.

Our people work with clients to solve complex challenges, support communities and deliver sustainable outcomes across energy, transport, resources, utilities, property and infrastructure.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead within a progressive and growing Power & Electrification team.

• Work on major data centre, renewable energy, storage and grid connection projects.

• Influence technical direction, standards and capability across the business.

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary organisation with a national footprint.

• Access professional development, career progression and a competitive remuneration package.

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full Australian working rights will be considered.