Principal Power System Engineer

Role: Principal Power System Engineer
Salary: Up to $220k + super + bonus
Location: Melbourne or Brisbane

This international engineering and advisory firm has a history of connecting energy projects in Australian Market for the last 20 years. With such reputation, their pipeline is packed with major projects across wind, BESS, solar, and transmission & distribution. 

The power systems engineering & grid connection team is fully resourced and only limited in growth by the need for more leaders who can drive their teams’ success, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation.

Remember your first mentor? This is your chance to be that guiding influence for a team of engineers eager to progress their careers in power systems engineering & grid connection.

Why Join?

• Excellent retention rates and a proactive approach to supporting employees and their career ambitions
• Opportunity to develop technical solutions for complex network and grid connection challenges that will keep you engaged and learning
• Lead a fully resourced, small ‘pod’ of engineers
• Enjoy great work-life balance with remote working options and minimal travel

• Manage grid connection studies and grid connection modelling
• Develop and maintain relationships with global counterparts
• Oversee model development, perform studies, and assess results using tools like PSS/E, PSCAD, PSS/Sincal, and DIgSILENT
• Provide technical supervision and mentoring to a team of engineers
• Offer technical support to external stakeholders
• Stay current on industry trends and National Electricity Rules (NER) technical requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of industry experience
• Deep knowledge of power systems within transmission, distribution, and/or renewable energy sectors
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities