Lead Power Systems Engineer role in Melbourne

Lead Power Systems Engineer

Energy & Grid Connections | Renewable Generation & Storage

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly respected, market‑leading design, engineering and advisory consultancy with a strong reputation across Australia’s energy transition. This organisation is deeply embedded in some of the country’s most complex and high‑profile renewable generation, storage, and transmission projects, and is known for its technical excellence, sustainability leadership, and commitment to innovation.

As demand continues to accelerate across the NEM, they are seeking a Lead Power Systems Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across grid connection and power system studies, while mentoring the next generation of engineers and shaping modelling standards at scale.

This role offers a clear and credible pathway toward Principal‑level technical leadership

The Role

Lead Power Systems Engineer plays a pivotal leadership role within the Energy practice, acting as a senior technical authority on complex power system and grid connection projects.

You will lead critical studies across renewable generation, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure, while engaging directly with clients, network service providers, government authorities, and project developers.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership position—not just technical review—where you will guide modelling strategy, influence solution design, and raise technical capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead complex power system studies including grid connection, system strength, and transmission/distribution planning.
• Provide technical leadership across RMS and EMT modelling workflows for renewable generation, storage, and network assets.
• Lead compliance activities related to power system modelling, grid connection studies, and registration with NSPs and government authorities.
• Undertake and review power quality studies.
• Provide peer review of technical reports, models, and critical project deliverables.

Software & Modelling

• Advanced application of PSSE and PSCAD/EMTDC (PowerFactory experience advantageous).
• Lead steady‑state, dynamic, and EMT simulation activities.
• Contribute to the development of internal modelling standards, methodologies, and automation capability.

Project & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as technical lead on multi‑disciplinary projects and key client accounts.
• Support project scoping, proposal development, and technical input into bids.
• Liaise directly with network service providers, regulators, OEMs, developers, and government stakeholders.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and coach junior and senior engineers.
• Support internal knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and long‑term technical capability development.

About You

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience delivering power system studies within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Strong background in generator, storage, and transmission planning.
• Advanced capability in PSSE and PSCAD.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentoring within consulting or utility‑scale environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Why This Role?

• Work at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure.
• Join a consultancy recognised for technical leadership, innovation, and sustainability excellence.
• Access structured technical development, ongoing training, and cross‑office collaboration.
• Clear pathway toward Principal Engineer responsibility.
• Hybrid working flexibility and strong internal support networks.

Interested?

As a specialist recruitment partner to the energy and power systems sector, we understand the technical depth and leadership expectations of this role.

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