Position: Senior Power Systems Engineer
Location: Sydney
Salary: $160k-$190k base

Join a leading Australian EPC contractor with a strong in-house engineering team delivering major HV substation, transmission and renewable energy projects.

This is a specialist Power Systems role focused on the core studies and reports that underpin the detailed design of HV substations.

Rather than studying how different scenarios impact the wider network, you’ll be working directly alongside Primary, Secondary & Protection and LV Engineering teams, with your studies feeding into the design, equipment selection and delivery of their projects.

Why this role?
2 days optional work from home
National offices in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide
Genuine specialist in-house EPC engineering team
Major pipeline across substations, transmission, BESS and renewable energy nationally
Work across the full project lifecycle from detailed design through to construction and commissioning
Chance to help grow inhouse Power Systems capability

What you’ll be doing
Deliver the core power systems studies that underpin HV substation design




Perform load flow and short circuit studies
Complete insulation coordination and TRV studies
Perform arc flash, harmonic and power quality assessments
Assess transformer loading and system balancing
Develop detailed power system models using DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Interpret study results and provide recommendations that directly inform substation design and equipment selection
Prepare technical reports, calculations and study findings
Provide engineering support through design, construction and commissioning

What we’re looking for
5+ years’ electrical engineering experience
Strong Power Systems studies experience supporting detailed HV substation design
Hands-on DIgSILENT PowerFactory experience
Solid understanding of how power system studies influence substation design and equipment selection
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
Engineers Australia membership or eligibility
CPEng or working towards is highly regarded
Solid understanding of Australian power utility standards and requirements
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📌 Senior Power Systems Engineer Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Australia