Overview
Position: Principal Power Systems Engineer
Location: Perth
Salary: $180-$200k +
Company: National Engineering Consultancy
Projects: Energy Infrastructure & Defence Infrastructure (33kV, 66kV, & 132kV, including Substations, Solar Plants & BESS).
We’re seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer in Perth to join the national HV Design & Power Systems team and take on the role of technical lead for major national projects, some valued at up to $100 million.
Why join?
- Reliable and growing business, with a secured project pipeline for the next 3 years.
- Opportunity to deliver on large-scale projects, with full infrastructure scope (up to $100 million each).
- Work in a diverse and inclusive environment with teams and offices across Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HV systems modelling, grid connection studies, protection studies, earthing designs, and technical advice/designs for private HV networks, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems.
- Produce technical documentation, specifications, and datasheets for electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, protection & control systems).
- Manage relationships with AEMO, DNSPs, and TNSPs.
What you’ll bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering).
- CPEng or eligibility to obtain.
- 10+ years’ experience in HV design.
- Proven capability with power system modelling tools such as ETAP, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
- Experience in earthing design and simulation software (e.g., CDEGS).
- Strong knowledge of Australian standards.
Ready to explore more? Apply now or contact Jasmine on for a confidential conversation.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries
- Oil and Gas
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