At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research in power systems and tackle real-world energy challenges.
- Company: Join CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, driving impactful solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape Australia’s energy future while collaborating with industry leaders and researchers.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience in power systems.
The predicted salary is between 185000 - 185000 $ per year.
Location: Newcastle, NSW, AU; Melbourne, VIC, AU; Brisbane, QLD, AU; Perth, WA, AU
Company: CSIRO
Acknowledgement of Country: CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Role highlights:
- Lead applied research and engineering tackling real-world power systems challenges.
- Bridge advanced modelling and research with practical industry solutions.
- Build influential partnerships across industry, government and research.
About CSIRO: As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Help shape Australia’s energy transition as CSIRO’s Principal Power Systems Research Engineer. In this senior technical role, you’ll lead applied research and engineering across power systems modelling, analysis, control and optimisation, developing practical solutions to complex and emerging grid challenges.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Leading advanced power systems research and engineering across generation, transmission and distribution, using modelling, simulation and data-driven approaches to address current and emerging challenges in Australia’s electricity system.
- Shaping and delivering innovative solutions for the energy transition, including renewable energy integration, battery energy storage, distributed energy resources and evolving grid operating and planning requirements.
- Setting research direction and priorities within power systems, identifying emerging challenges, technologies and opportunities and translating these into high-impact research programs, projects and new funding opportunities.
- Leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to impact, defining technical strategy, managing delivery and resources, and ensuring research outcomes are relevant, robust and of value to industry and the community.
- Building strategic partnerships and providing trusted technical advice to network service providers, system and market operators, government, universities, start-ups and other stakeholders.
- Developing capability and influencing the broader power systems community through mentoring researchers and engineers, fostering collaboration, publishing and presenting research, and contributing to standards, policy and national energy-sector discussions.
Salary: AU$168k – AU$185k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation.
Tenure & work schedule: Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents: Indefinite, full-time. Australian Temporary Residents with full work rights in Australia for at least three years: Up to 3-year specified term, full-time.
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial demonstrated research and/or industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, with expertise in power systems engineering.
- Demonstrated hands-on industry experience and current practical knowledge in power system modelling, planning, operations, system security, optimisation and/or control.
- Demonstrated proficiency in transmission and/or distribution network simulation and analysis using industry-standard software platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in power systems modelling, simulation and analysis using relevant industry, research or computational tools.
- Experience with tools such as SINCAL, PowerFactory, OpenDSS, PSCAD, MATLAB, Python, Julia or similar platforms would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex research or engineering projects.
- Strong communication and research track record, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring, capability development and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements: Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Applicants holding a temporary visa with full work rights in Australia may also be considered, provided their work rights remain valid for at least three years from the anticipated commencement date.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical or character requirements.
Child safety: CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.
Principal Power Systems Research Engineer in Melbourne employer: CSIRO
CSIRO is an exceptional employer that prioritises a strong cyber security culture, offering employees the chance to make a meaningful impact through innovative awareness programs. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative work environment, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to vital research initiatives. Located in Australia, CSIRO provides unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and diverse teams, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
