Senior Power Systems Engineer – Perth Office – Permanent Full Time
Western Australia operates one of the most complex power systems in the world. As large-scale renewables evolve and generation sources transition, we’re addressing increasingly complex challenges in system strength, stability, and network capability.
We’re looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a key technical role in shaping how WA’s transmission network evolves to support large-scale electrification, new generation connections, and a rapidly changing power system.
Your Role in Action
This is a senior technical role at the centre of complex system challenges. You’ll lead high-impact power system studies and translate them into practical network decisions that influence connection outcomes, system limits, and long-term planning direction.
You’ll work across planning, operations and external stakeholders—bringing clarity to technically complex, often competing, system requirements.
- Lead advanced power system studies across steady-state, dynamic and electromagnetic transient (EMT) domains
- Assess system strength, stability, and network capability impacts of new and existing connections
- Develop and maintain network models (PowerFactory), including generator and load dynamic models
- Provide technical advice on large generator and customer connections, balancing system capability with project delivery expectations
- Investigate system performance and incidents, working with generators and customers to optimise control system settings
- Contribute to network development strategies, business cases and planning decisions that shape future transmission capability
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate complex technical and commercial consideration
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;
- 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
Why This Role & Western Power
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:
- Work on one of Australia’s most technically unique power systems, with high penetration of renewables and isolated system constraints
- Directly influence network limits, connection outcomes, and long-term transmission planning decisions
- Exposure to complex large-scale generator and customer connections, including renewable and electrification projects
- Deepen your expertise across dynamic modelling, system strength and EMT studies in a highly specialised environment
- Play a visible role in powering WA’s energy transition and decarbonisation pathway
Alongside this, you’ll be supported with:
- Clear technical and leadership progression pathways, with structured development opportunities to grow into Principal, technical specialist or leadership roles
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working and adaptable hours
- The option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave each year
- Three additional wellness days annually, on top of standard leave
- Access to salary packaging, discounted health insurance and wellbeing initiatives
- A strong internal mobility culture, with significant opportunities for career progression across the business
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
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Senior Power Systems Engineer employer: Western Power
Western Power is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and providing opportunities for professional growth. Located in Jandakot, WA, the company offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a People Capability Coordinator while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community.
