Senior Power Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DIgSILENT Pacific Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Applicants MUST be Australian citizens or permanent residents without any restrictions to work in Australia.

LOCATION: This role is for SYDNEY.

Type:
Full-time

DIgSILENT Pacific, a leading power systems consultancy, is seeking a
Senior Power Systems Engineer
to join our dynamic and innovative team in
Brisbane
. We are offering a full-time position to a motivated and technically strong engineer with a minimum of
5+ years' industry experience
and a passion for power system modelling, grid integration, and energy market development.

You will be responsible for leading and contributing to projects across transmission, distribution, and generation sectors. The role is primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct and lead power system studies, including RMS and EMT analysis.
  • Undertake regulatory connection studies (R0/R1), due diligence, and GPS compliance.
  • Develop and validate dynamic models (PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE).
  • Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders, including utilities and developers.
  • Perform dynamic stability simulations and hold point test assessments.
  • Support automation and data integration using PowerFactory and Python.
  • Engage in planning and advisory work at both distribution and transmission levels.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Master's degree desirable).
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Expertise in
    DIgSILENT PowerFactory
    (essential).
  • EMT expertise (preferred).
  • Proficiency in
    Python
    for automation and data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of
    NEM regulations
    and grid connection requirements.
  • Experience managing new connection applications and working with AEMO and NSPs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across remote teams.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working model and flexible hours.
  • A positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
  • Weekly technical knowledge sharing sessions.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact, technically challenging projects.
  • Access to a global network of experts within the DIgSILENT Group.
  • Supportive environment that encourages growth and celebrates success.
  • Social events and team-building activities.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact in the evolving energy sector, we encourage you to apply and join our
Sydney
team.

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