Senior Power Systems Engineer

About Western Power

At Western Power, we are responsible for the safe, reliable and affordable transmission and distribution of electricity to customers in south Western Australia. We maintain, operate and develop a network that covers 261,000 square kilometers and connects more than one million customers.

Without our people's talent and ambition, entire communities would be without power. That's why we invest heavily in their training and development, and equip them with whatever they need to keep safe and get the job done.

Bring your passion to one of our teams and you'll thrive alongside experts in every field, doing interesting and impactful work that will challenge you every day.

Position

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll lead power system studies (steady-state, dynamic, transient, and power quality) to drive network enhancements. You’ll develop planning reports, business cases, and technical criteria to support network growth and new customer/generator connections – with considerable focus on sector electrification and decarbonisation. This is a key role in shaping the future of our transmission network. 

Your Role in Action   

• Develop network and non-network solutions for increasing transmission capacity of network. 
• Develop and maintain the DIgSILENT PowerFactory base case model, including generator and load dynamic models. 
• Prepare and justify connection advice for large generators and customers, managing stakeholder expectations on project delivery. 
• Conduct specialist studies on rotor angle, small signal stability, frequency, voltage, electromagnetic transients, and corona. 
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with generators and customers to define control system settings for enhanced power system security. 
• Provide technical support to Asset and Operations planning teams, and engineers at all levels. 
• Lead Joint Planning Teams providing technical and strategic input on options analysis and scope development. 
• Manage accurate budgeting and cost tracking for customer and internal projects, ensuring budget adherence. 

Your qualification

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) 
• At least 9 + years relevant broad and extensive knowledge and expertise 
• Demonstrated technical experience covering the following areas: 
  • Planning, design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission networks;  
  • Transmission system plant and its application, including the planning criteria, specifications and design requirements  
  • Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters. 
  • Modelling requirements for performing transmission network power system studies, including proficiency in dynamic and load flow studies using PowerFactory 
  • Knowledge of specialist studies in rotor angle, small signal, frequency, voltage stability, electromagnetic transients, and corona 
  • Economic and financial evaluation techniques. 
• Eligible for CPEng/NPER registration 
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills coupled with strong understanding of economic and financial evaluation techniques 
• Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and transmission network power system study requirements 

What we offer

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. 
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day. 
• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance to Western Australia for eligible candidates

Additional details

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) 

Find out how we’re building A Network for Life: A network for life (westernpower.com.au) 

Next Steps:

Once we have received your system application, a member of the recruitment team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements.

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in Western Power for a period of twelve (12) months.

We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframes.