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Senior Power Systems Engineer – Perth Office – Permanent Full Time
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Western Australia operates one of the most complex power systems in the world. As large-scale renewables evolve and generation sources transition, we're addressing increasingly complex challenges in system strength, stability, and network capability.
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We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a key technical role in shaping how WA's transmission network evolves to support large-scale electrification, new generation connections, and a rapidly changing power system.
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Your Role in Action
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This is a senior technical role at the centre of complex system challenges. You'll lead high-impact power system studies and translate them into practical network decisions that influence augmentation plans, system limits, and long-term strategic planning direction.
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You'll work across planning, operations and external stakeholders—bringing clarity to technically complex, often competing, system requirements.
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Contribute to network development strategies, planning decisions and business cases that shape future transmission network capability.
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Assess system strength, stability, and network capability impacts of new and existing connections.
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Develop and maintain network models (PowerFactory), including generator and load dynamic models.
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Provide technical advice on large generator and customer connections, balancing system capability with project delivery expectations, while keeping network strategy in consideration.
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Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate complex technical and commercial consideration.




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What Makes You a Great Fit
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Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
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At least 9 years relevant experience with broad and extensive technical expertise
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Demonstrated technical experience covering the following areas:n
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Planning, design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission networks;
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Transmission system plant and its application, including the planning criteria, specifications and design requirements
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Large generation and load connection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control system assessments and tuning of parameters.
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Modelling requirements for performing transmission network power system studies, including proficiency in steady state and dynamic studies using PowerFactory
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Knowledge of specialist studies in rotor angle, small signal, frequency, voltage stability, electromagnetic transients, and corona
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Economic and financial evaluation techniques.
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Eligible for CPEng/NPER registration
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Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills coupled with strong understanding of economic and financial evaluation techniques
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Familiarity with energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and transmission network power system study requirements.
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Why This Role & Western Power
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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:
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Work on one of Australia's most technically unique power systems, with high penetration of renewables and isolated system constraints
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Directly influence network limits, connection outcomes, and long-term transmission planning decisions
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Exposure to complex large-scale generator and customer connections, including renewable and electrification projects
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Deepen your expertise across dynamic modelling, system strength and EMT studies in a highly specialised environment
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Play a visible role in powering WA's energy transition and decarbonisation pathway
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Alongside this, you'll be supported with:
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Clear technical and leadership progression pathways, with structured development opportunities to grow into Principal, technical specialist or leadership roles
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Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working and adaptable hours
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The option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave each year
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Three additional wellness days annually, on top of standard leave
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Access to salary packaging, discounted health insurance and wellbeing initiatives
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A robust internal mobility culture, with significant opportunities for career progression across the business
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📌 Senior Power Systems Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Perth