Associate or Senior Associate - Power Networks

Worley; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley seeks a Senior Power System Engineer to join the Power Networks team, delivering grid connection activities for large renewable projects across the NEM and WEM. You’ll work under the Power Systems Technical Director on studies, regulatory submissions and commissioning compliance, with hands-on modelling and support for wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate PSCAD/PSS/E/PowerFactory tasks, and collaborate with clients and regulators to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems engineering.
• Experience in power systems, grid studies or renewable energy projects across the NEM and/or WEM.
• Foundational understanding of the NEM and/or WEM, NER and/or ESM Rules, and NSP connection requirements.
• Exposure to hold point testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience using PSCAD, PSS/E and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Familiarity with the basics of Python scripting.
• Strong analytical capability and technical report writing skills.
• Clear communication skills and a strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with grid connection activities from feasibility through generator registration and commissioning.
• Prepare and manage connection enquiries and applications (R0 and R1), GPS documentation, compliance submissions, and consultant inputs.
• Coordinate, review and contribute to power system studies and grid modelling activities using PSCAD, PSS®E and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Support grid commissioning and GPS compliance activities, including hold point testing, R2 model validation and reporting, and alteration of connected plant under NER clause 5.3.9 processes and equivalent ESM Rules processes for WA connections.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and regulatory correspondence.
• Liaise with internal development, engineering and project delivery teams to support grid program planning and risk tracking.
• Participate in meetings with AEMO, Western Power, VicGrid, Network Service Providers (NSPs), clients and other consultants alongside senior engineers.
• Maintain awareness of NEM and WEM frameworks and requirements, including NER and ESM Rules obligations and relevant AEMO, Western Power, VicGrid and NSP processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members across grid connection, modelling, compliance and regulatory activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Python scripting

Job description

About Us

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead, and if you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Senior Power System Engineer to join Worley Consulting’s Power Networks team, supporting the delivery of grid connection activities for large‑scale renewable energy projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). Working under the guidance of the Power Systems Technical Director, you will engage in power system studies, regulatory submissions, modelling coordination and commissioning compliance activities. This role offers strong technical development exposure across wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects, as well as traditional synchronous generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with grid connection activities from feasibility through generator registration and commissioning.
• Prepare and manage connection enquiries and applications (R0 and R1), GPS documentation, compliance submissions, and consultant inputs.
• Coordinate, review and contribute to power system studies and grid modelling activities using PSCAD, PSS®E and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Support grid commissioning and GPS compliance activities, including hold point testing, R2 model validation and reporting, and alteration of connected plant under NER clause 5.3.9 processes and equivalent ESM Rules processes for WA connections.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and regulatory correspondence.
• Liaise with internal development, engineering and project delivery teams to support grid program planning and risk tracking.
• Participate in meetings with AEMO, Western Power, VicGrid, Network Service Providers (NSPs), clients and other consultants alongside senior engineers.
• Maintain awareness of NEM and WEM frameworks and requirements, including NER and ESM Rules obligations and relevant AEMO, Western Power, VicGrid and NSP processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members across grid connection, modelling, compliance and regulatory activities.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience in power systems, grid studies or renewable energy projects across the NEM and/or WEM.
• Foundational understanding of the NEM and/or WEM, NER and/or ESM Rules, and NSP connection requirements.
• Exposure to hold point testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience using PSCAD, PSS®E and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Familiarity with the basics of Python scripting.
• Strong analytical capability and technical report writing skills.
• Clear communication skills and a strong willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to complex and high‑profile renewable energy grid connection projects.
• Mentorship from experienced grid engineers and the Power Systems Technical Director.
• Structured technical development pathway, including advanced training and support for professional certifications.
• Opportunity to build and further develop specialist expertise across both the NEM and WEM.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to strategically important projects supporting the low‑carbon energy transition.
• Flexible working arrangements, supportive leadership and a values‑driven culture that recognises senior talent.
• Recognition for your contributions and opportunities to collaborate with diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams.