Electrical Power Engineer

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia GPA Engineering Full time

GPA Engineering is a highly experienced, multidisciplinary engineering and management firm delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services for over 30 years.

We develop, engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the oil & gas, defence, water treatment & distribution, mining & minerals, power generation & distribution, renewable energy and hydrogen sectors.

With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity, our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to advise on project and risk management.

We are Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Perth; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia, or overseas.

Our team is diverse, motivated and professional, aligning under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability.
Job Description


As a result of continuous company growth, GPA is looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Power Engineer to join our Adelaide Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and growing team to develop your skills to the next level.

Working as part of the HV team you will be responsible for conceptual and detailed design, power system modelling and studies, procurement and commissioning support for the HV systems for a variety of sectors ranging from microgrids, renewable energy plants, battery energy storage, green hydrogen and carbon capture facilities to conventional mining, oil & gas and petrochemical industries.

To be successful in this position you will have completed a Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar and be working towards your Chartered status, if not already achieved.

You must have a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Key DutiesWorking on all aspects of electrical scope of work across all phases of projects including conceptual Studies, FEED, detailed design and procurement through to commissioning.

Design HV & LV generation, distribution, reticulation, and control systems.

Produce technical documentation, specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including low and high voltage switchgear, power transformers, protection and control equipment and power management systems.

Power system studies including earth grid performance studies, load flow, fault levels, protection coordination, and dynamic / transient system analysis.

Detailed design of secondary control and protection systems.
Provide guidance, coach and mentor engineers across the disciplineDesired Skills and Experience


Ideally, your skills and experience will include the following:Extensive and proven technical experience in designing electrical systems for large scale installations across various industrial sectors.

Demonstrated understanding of power system modelling with proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools such as SKM PTW, ETap, DigSilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, CYMCAP, CDEGS, etc.

Experience and exposure working with network/ distribution NSPs, knowledge of the NER.Experience with AEMO connections and GPS studies will be advantageous.

Field experience in large scale electrical installations, including IED protection IED configuration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and construction support will be advantageous.

Experience and knowledge of the prevalent high voltage design standard and codes including AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE standards.
Sound understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Natural ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A positive mindset focused on solutions and customer service.

The PerksWe are a diverse, motivated and inquisitive team aligned under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability.

We work collaboratively whilst harnessing and developing our individual strengths.

We aspire to empower and support employees to reach their full potential, to take on challenges and grow through experience, training, coaching and development.

GPA offers a great range of employee benefits including opportunities for work travel, paid parental leave, an active social club, structured career progression, flexible work arrangements and loads more.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce with meaningful equity and diversity, as well as a workplace that embraces and celebrates the value of all cultures and backgrounds.

GPA is a place where people can be their best each day. We are supportive in nature and natural in our leadership. We offer engaging and continuously developing career pathways. We share stories and we have fun.

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