Principal Consultant - Power Systems and Grid
Our client, a prominent Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP), is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in power system planning. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic energy initiatives and play a pivotal role in the energy transition, working directly on generation, transmission, and distribution planning projects.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and execute advanced power system planning studies, including generation, transmission, and distribution systems
* Conduct technical and economic analyses to optimize power system performance, bolster reliability, and meet evolving customer demands
* Develop and validate long‑term resource and capacity plans aligned with regulatory, environmental, and market requirements
* Collaborate across teams to assess emerging technologies, renewable energy integration, and strategies for grid modernization
* Develop strategies for grid expansion, interconnections, and project feasibility with technical leadership
* Provide comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and informed recommendations to stakeholders, including executives, regulators, and industry partners
* Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical expertise and supporting team development
* Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations to align planning methods with emerging power systems standards
Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
* 8+ years of professional experience in power system planning (generation, transmission, and/or distribution)
* Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, or similar software
* Proven experience in load flow, dynamic stability, and contingency analysis
* Strong command of power market operations, renewable energy integration, and grid codes
* Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions
* Exceptional communication, technical writing, and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders across all levels
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Services for Renewable Energy, Utilities, and Energy Technology
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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