Principal Power Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia ConnectYou Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Power Systems Engineer to be based in Adelaide in a permanent role for our client who are specialists in this area. The successful candidate will take a leading role in advanced power system studies and modelling, driving technical direction across complex projects and providing senior-level guidance to the broader engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct advanced power system studies including load flow, contingency analysis, voltage stability, and system optimisation.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain power system models using PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSSE, with a particular focus on data centre modelling in collaboration with AEMO.
  • Deliver offshore wind grid connection studies, ensuring compliance with Australian grid codes and AEMO requirements.
  • Manage technical aspects of bringing new OEMs into the NEM, coordinating with AEMO to ensure successful integration.
  • Collaborate with clients, regulators, OEMs, and internal teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and grid requirements.
  • Prepare and present detailed technical reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Support project managers in proposals, bid preparation, and technical documentation.
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, building the team's technical capability.

Required Experience

  • Extensive experience in power systems engineering.
  • Proven expertise in PSSE, PSCAD, and PowerFactory for system modelling and studies.
  • Strong background in steady state, transient, and dynamic analysis of power systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with AEMO processes, grid compliance, and NEM connection requirements.
  • Hands-on involvement in offshore wind, renewable integration, and data centre grid connection projects.
  • Experience managing OEM integration into the NEM.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, grid codes, and Australian industry standards.
  • Track record of providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's degree or higher strongly advantageous).

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