Senior Power Systems Engineer

Are you an experienced power systems engineer ready to play a key role in Australia’s energy transition?

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer with strong expertise in system strength and system security to join a high-performing network team. In this role, you’ll work on complex, high-impact projects that support the integration of renewables, large-scale generation, and evolving grid technologies.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead advanced power system studies and provide expert advice on transmission network performance and generator connections.

You will work across a broad range of projects, from analysing system stability and strength to supporting major infrastructure developments, while collaborating with internal teams, developers, and industry bodies.

This is a highly visible role where you will also contribute to industry discussions and help shape best practice in power system analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing

•    Undertaking system strength and system security studies for transmission networks
•    Performing detailed modelling and analysis using tools such as PSCAD, PSS®E, and SSAT
•    Scripting skills specifically Python and other commonly used programming languages
•    Assessing generator and load connections, including performance and compliance requirements
•    Developing and improving modelling approaches, including for emerging technologies such as grid-forming batteries
•    Delivering clear, high-quality technical reports and presenting findings to stakeholders
•    Supporting network planning through analysis of system stability, fault response, and reactive power requirements
•    Working closely with internal teams, customers, and industry stakeholders, including AEMO
•    Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team capability development

About You

You are a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working at the forefront of power system transformation.

You will bring:

•    A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
•    Solid experience in power system analysis, ideally in system strength, system security, or transmission networks
•    Hands-on experience with PSCAD, PSS®E, SSAT, or similar tools
•    Exposure to generator connections and network performance studies
•    Understanding of both traditional power systems and inverter-based technologies
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
•    Solid experience with Python or other automation scripting tools is highly regarded while basic familiarity with Python is required

Our Values
 
Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.
 
Recognition & Reward
 
We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!
 
Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.
 
Applications close on the 24th of April 2026 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!