Senior Engineer

About the opportunity

As a Senior Engineer within the System Analysis and Modelling team, you’ll be responsible for undertaking power quality assessments, power systems modelling (mainly in DIgSILENT  PowerFactory), electrical data & software management, technical specifications studies, and system performance analysis tasks.

You will develop network models, perform detailed power quality analysis, determine technical specifications and ratings for transmission system equipment, and contribute to provision of planning and operational advice.

This role also encompasses the development and implementation of modelling & analysis strategies and plans for longer term network models developments and works closely with industry stakeholders and figureheads Transgrid at technical conferences.

About you

• Strong experience in power system and transmission planning.
• Experience and understanding of power quality assessments including harmonic compliance assessments for new generator connections
• Solid experience in the analysis and development of electricity transmission systems and modelling of renewable energy generators, batteries, and synchronous machines, including expert in the use of DIgSILENT PowerFactory and other software packages (PSCAD and PSSE).
• Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Good understanding of synchronous and asynchronous generators operation and control. 
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills and an interest in strategic and commercial aspects of delivering new technologies into the electricity system.

Applications close end of day 22 June 2025

Our Values

Transgrids 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 Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.