6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

DIgSILENT Pacific is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our Sydney Engineering Team.

This is a full-time role based in our Sydney CBD office, with flexible and hybrid work arrangements available. The role would suit a technically strong engineer with at least 7 years’ industry experience and a strong interest in power system modelling, grid integration, dynamic studies and energy market development.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents with unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Principal Power Systems Engineer – Sydney

DIgSILENT Pacific is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our Sydney Engineering Team.

This is a full-time role based in our Sydney CBD office, with flexible and hybrid work arrangements available. The role would suit a technically strong engineer with at least 7 years’ industry experience and a strong interest in power system modelling, grid integration, dynamic studies and energy market development.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents with unrestricted working rights in Australia.

About the role

You will lead and contribute to technically challenging projects across the transmission, distribution and generation sectors. The role will involve power system studies, grid connection work, model development and validation, regulatory compliance assessments, and technical advisory services for utilities, developers and other industry participants.

The role is primarily office-based, with occasional fieldwork and travel as required.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Lead power system studies, including RMS and EMT analysis
- Undertake regulatory connection studies, including R0/R1 studies, due diligence and GPS compliance assessments
- Develop, validate and assess dynamic models using PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS®E
- Provide technical advice to clients, utilities, developers and other stakeholders




- Perform dynamic stability simulations and hold point test assessments
- Support automation, scripting and data integration activities
- Contribute to planning and advisory work across distribution and transmission networks
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across DIgSILENT Pacific’s Australian offices and the wider DIgSILENT Group

About you

You will ideally have:

- A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- A Master’s degree or further postgraduate study, desirable but not essential
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong expertise in DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- EMT experience
- Experience with PSS®E
- Python skills for automation, modelling workflows and data analysis
- A strong understanding of NEM regulations and grid connection requirements
- Experience managing or contributing to new connection applications, including work with AEMO and NSPs
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively across remote teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required

What we offer

At DIgSILENT Pacific, you will be part of a specialist technical team working on key and challenging projects across the evolving energy sector.

We offer:

- Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours
- A positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Weekly technical knowledge sharing sessions
- Opportunities to work on high-impact power system studies and grid connection projects
- Access to a global network of experts within the DIgSILENT Group
- A supportive environment that encourages professional growth
- Social events and team-building activities

About DIgSILENT Pacific

DIgSILENT Pacific is a specialist power systems consultancy providing engineering services, software, training and technical support to clients across Australia and the wider region. We work with utilities, network service providers, generators, developers and major energy sector participants on complex power system modelling, grid integration, compliance and advisory projects.

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📌 Principal Power Systems Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Digsilent Pacific
📍 New South Wales