Power Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia GHD Full time

At GHD, we are committed to creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy, and urbanization. We are seeking a talented Power Systems Engineer to join our Regulation & Assurance team with a focus on generator connection studies. This role can be located in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney.

As a Tier 1 engineering consultancy, we are excited by the energy transition challenge and the prospect of assisting our clients in meeting their decarbonization goals. Our Future Energy initiative is focused on enabling this change and making a difference. We cannot make the change happen without our people, therefore, we are expanding and looking for talented engineers to join our 300+ power professionals.

The power of working at GHD is our network of people and knowledge we gain from each other. We have global expertise in Power Systems Engineering with significant experience in complex power system modeling for renewable energy projects. Furthermore, we have partnered up with a number of international renewable energy clients in developing cutting-edge origination solutions.

This position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Technical delivery of generator connection studies and related regulation and access projects and other advisory engagements
  • Provide inputs for proposals and opportunity-related pursuits
  • Supports the development of tools and systems to efficiently deliver quality generator connections studies and analysis advice
  • Collaboration with Technical Directors and Advisors to shape service offerings and form relationships with potential clients
  • Power system modeling and analysis, load flow studies, fault studies, transient stability, and voltage stability analysis
  • Contributing to projects across the broader advisory business as required
  • Supporting other advisory teams with infrastructure-related investment advice, advice on operating decisions, and the delivery of power systems projects and proposals

We are looking for someone with a relevant degree in electrical engineering or power systems, knowledge of fundamental grid connection studies and power system analysis concepts, and software experience with PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, Simulink, Python, and Matlab. A client-centric approach with a key focus on prioritizing client needs, taking action to provide high-quality client experience, is also essential.

We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity where GHD people can thrive.



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