Principal Power Systems Engineer — Grid & Renewables Leader

Worley; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 223,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Consulting’s Power Networks team is delivering major renewable energy grid connection projects in Australia. The Principal Power System Engineer will lead studies, modelling and regulatory submissions for NEM/WEM connections, guiding regulators, NSPs and developers toward a secure energy transition.

Working under the Technical Director, you will mentor junior staff, coordinate PSCAD/PSS/E/DIgSILENT activities and ensure GPS compliance across multiple projects, while fostering

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in power systems, grid studies or renewable energy projects across NEM/WEM.
• Strong understanding of NEM/WEM, NER/ESM Rules and NSP connection requirements.
• Experience supporting hold point testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience using PSCAD, PSS/E and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Familiarity with Python scripting and automation tools.

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.
• 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, NSPs and clients, providing technical leadership.
• Maintain awareness of NEM and WEM frameworks and requirements, including NER and ESM Rules obligations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Skills

Power Systems

Grid Studies

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership & Mentoring

Technical Report Writing

Python Scripting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Worley Consulting’s Power Networks team is delivering major renewable energy grid connection projects in Australia. The Principal Power System Engineer will lead studies, modelling and regulatory submissions for NEM/WEM connections, guiding regulators, NSPs and developers toward a secure energy transition.

Working under the Technical Director, you will mentor junior staff, coordinate PSCAD/PSS/E/DIgSILENT activities and ensure GPS compliance across multiple projects, while fostering