Senior Power Systems Engineer

Western Power; City of Edinburgh; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Power Systems Engineer, where you'll lead innovative power system studies to enhance network capacity and support electrification efforts. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of transmission networks, focusing on decarbonisation and sustainable energy solutions. You'll engage in extensive technical analysis, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives. With a commitment to career development and work-life balance, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive impactful change in the energy sector.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave purchase options

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Employee recognition programme

Wellness leave days

On-site café

End-of-trip facilities for cyclists

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in electricity transmission networks.
• Proficiency in dynamic and load flow studies using PowerFactory.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system studies to enhance network capacity.
• Provide technical support and manage project budgets.

Skills

Power System Studies

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Technical Reporting

Economic Evaluation Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Expression of Interest - Senior Power Systems Engineer Opportunities at Western Power

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance to Western Australia for eligible candidates

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll lead power system studies (steady-state, dynamic, transient, and power quality) to drive network enhancements. You’ll develop planning reports, business cases, and technical criteria to support network growth and new customer/generator connections – with considerable focus on sector electrification and decarbonisation. This is a key role in shaping the future of our transmission network.

Your Role in Action

• Develop network and non-network solutions for increasing transmission capacity of network.
• Develop and maintain the DIgSILENT PowerFactory base case model, including generator and load dynamic models.
• Prepare and justify connection advice for large generators and customers, managing stakeholder expectations on project delivery.
• Conduct specialist studies on rotor angle, small signal stability, frequency, voltage, electromagnetic transients, and corona.
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with generators and customers to define control system settings for enhanced power system security.
• Provide technical support to Asset and Operations planning teams, and engineers at all levels.
• Lead Joint Planning Teams providing technical and strategic input on options analysis and scope development.
• Manage accurate budgeting and cost tracking for customer and internal projects, ensuring budget adherence.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• At least 9 + years relevant broad and extensive knowledge and expertise
• Demonstrated technical experience covering the following areas:
• Planning, design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission networks;
• Transmission system plant and its application, including the planning criteria, specifications and design requirements
• Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters.
• Modelling requirements for performing transmission network power system studies, including proficiency in dynamic and load flow studies using PowerFactory
• Knowledge of specialist studies in rotor angle, small signal, frequency, voltage stability, electromagnetic transients, and corona
• Economic and financial evaluation techniques.
• Eligible for CPEng/NPER registration
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills coupled with strong understanding of economic and financial evaluation techniques
• Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and transmission network power system study requirements

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.