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About the Role
You will contribute to the ongoing governance, modelling and analysis, operation and system integration of augmentations to the WAIO power system.
This is a highly specialist role within the Infrastructure & Services (I&S;) Electrical Governance and Technical Stewardship team.
You will join a team of Subject Matter Experts who focus is on ongoing development and implementation of the Power System Development Framework as WAIO makes the energy transition.
Success in this role is characterised by technical leadership, engagement across broad stakeholders, critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.
Reporting the Superintendent GTS - I&S; Electrical, key responsibilities include contribution to:
Ongoing development and implementation of the WAIO power system Technical Rules and supporting governance framework
Centralised management, governance and development of the power system and protection system models
Monitor compliance to technical standards




Provision of specialised power system expertise and technical support to stakeholder groups, project teams and functions
System integration of renewable generation and battery energy storage systems
Lead, supervise, review and undertake power system analysis using specialised computer simulation tools including PowerFactory and PSCAD
Protection system modelling and configuration management in PowerFactory and StationWare
Interpret and justify simulation outcomes, draw conclusions, and provide robust recommendations on augmentations required and impacts on the power system
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
Industry or related experience in electricity transmission and distribution with a focus on power system modelling, analysis and operation
Knowledge of synchronous generation, renewable energy generation and battery energy storage systems
Demonstrated proficiency in using power system analysis tools or relevant software (such as PowerFactory and PSCAD) and the interpretation of analysis performed
Experience with protection system modelling and configuration management in PowerFactory and StationWare
Robust analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
Communicating recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

📌 Senior Engineer Power Systems (Perth)
🏢 BHP
📍 Perth