Senior Power Systems Engineer role in Melbourne

Senior Power Systems Engineer | Grid Connections | Leading Power Engineering Consultancy | Melbourne

Overview

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected power engineering consultancies at a genuinely interesting point in their growth. Backed by a major ASX-listed infrastructure group, they operate across the full project lifecycle and have built a strong reputation delivering complex grid connection work across the NEM for some of the biggest names in Australian energy and renewables.

They are growing their Victoria team and looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer who can take the lead on grid connection studies and projects, and who is comfortable owning both the technical and client-facing elements of that work.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of grid connection projects across the NEM from pre-connection through to post-connection support
• Independently managing connection studies in PSCAD and PSS/E
• Handling connection applications and interfacing directly with AEMO, NSPs, and OEMs
• Taking technical ownership of projects and managing client relationships throughout
• Reviewing and approving technical deliverables produced by the wider team
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a strong internal technical culture
• Harmonics analysis and filter design work where required (desirable experience)

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Hands-on experience delivering grid connection studies and managing connection applications within the NEM
• Proficiency in PSCAD and PSS/E; additional tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory well regarded
• Solid understanding of AEMO's connection frameworks, technical standards, and generator performance standards
• Confidence managing multiple projects and client interfaces simultaneously
• Experience with harmonics analysis and filter design is a genuine advantage
• CPEng or working towards it is well regarded

Why This Role

Grid connections in the NEM are only getting more complex and more critical. This business has the project pipeline, the client relationships, and the backing to offer genuine career progression for someone who wants to be at the centre of that work. If that sounds like you, it is worth a conversation.

Apply with your CV today or reach out to for a further discussion on the role.