Power Systems Engineer (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) – Arup
Join our dynamic technical consulting team in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne, working on innovative projects in the energy sector.
This role offers the opportunity to work on Australian and international assignments involving solar PV, wind, battery storage, and more.
Opportunity
Contribute to power systems studies, substation design, and renewable energy studies.
Work on network modelling (steady state and dynamic) and preparation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and Releasable User Guides (RUG).
Support the submission of Connection Agreements and Generator Registrations for clients wishing to connect to the National Energy Market (NEM).
Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing your technical expertise and fostering professional growth through guidance, feedback and knowledge-sharing across project teams.
Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, providing expert advice, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment between project outcomes and client expectations.
Is this role right for you?
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
5+ years of relevant experience in power systems.
Proficiency in Python, PSCAD, PSSE, or Powerfactory (preferred).
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting messaging to suit diverse stakeholders and project contexts.
Demonstrate resilience and a proactive mindset, consistently contributing to team success under pressure while supporting colleagues to meet shared goals and deadlines.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia
Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and generous unpaid leave benefits.
Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
Birthday leave.
Annual leave loading.
Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
International mobility opportunities.
Insurances (life & income protection).
Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans.
Novated car lease.
Ovasaver – discounts, vouchers, cashback and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
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Accessibility & Recruitment Process
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.
Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.
We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps.
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