Senior Power Systems Engineer

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Perth Office - Permanent Full Time

With major investment driving WA's energy future, Western Power is expanding its Transmission Planning team with newly created positions. We're seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in strengthening and transforming our transmission network as part of the state's energy transition.

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll lead power system studies (steady-state, dynamic, transient, and power quality) to drive network enhancements. You'll develop detailed planning reports, and technical criteria to support network growth and new customer/generator connections - with considerable focus on sector electrification and decarbonisation.

This is a key role in shaping the future of our transmission network.

Your Role in Action

• Develop network and non-network solutions for increasing transmission capacity of network.
• Develop and maintain the DIgSILENT PowerFactory base case model, including generator and load dynamic models.
• Prepare and justify connection advice for large generators and customers, managing stakeholder expectations on project delivery.
• Conduct specialist studies on rotor angle, small signal stability, frequency, voltage, electromagnetic transients, and corona.
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with generators and customers to define control system settings for enhanced power system security.
• Provide technical support to Asset and Operations planning teams, and engineers at all levels.
• Lead Joint Planning Teams providing technical and strategic input on options analysis and scope development.
• Manage accurate budgeting and cost tracking for customer and internal projects, ensuring budget adherence.

This role is part of our expanding transmission planning team, created to meet increasing demand for electrification, renewable generation connections, and major network enhancements across WA.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 9 years relevant experience with broad and extensive technical expertise.
• Demonstrated technical experience covering the following areas:
• Planning, design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission networks;
• Bulk transmission strategy and planning to cater for large scale expansion of the SWIS network;
• Transmission system plant and its application, including the planning criteria, specifications and design requirements;
• Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters;
• Modelling requirements for performing transmission network power system studies, including proficiency in dynamic and load flow studies using PowerFactory;
• Knowledge of specialist studies in rotor angle, small signal, frequency, voltage stability, electromagnetic transients, and corona;
• Economic and financial evaluation techniques.
• Eligible for CPEng/NPER registration.
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills coupled with strong understanding of economic and financial evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and transmission network power system study requirements.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 23 September 2025.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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