Senior Power Systems Engineer

Aurecon

. Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering power systems studies, including load flow and dynamic simulations, while utilizing DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Python scripting for enhanced efficiency. Strong capability in preparing technical reports and ensuring compliance with generator performance standards.

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DIgSILENT PowerFactory ExpertisePower Systems StudiesTechnical Report PreparationPython ScriptingRenewable Generation Experience

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Hard Skills

Load Flow StudiesShort-Circuit StudiesRMS Dynamic SimulationsNetwork ModellingGenerator Performance StandardsPower Quality AssessmentHarmonics AnalysisContingency StudiesVoltage Stability StudiesData Quality Attention

Soft Skills

Engineering JudgementMentoringCollaborationClient CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

DIgSILENT PowerFactoryPythonPowerFactory DSL/DPLPSCAD/EMTDCPSS®EETAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringPower Engineering Qualification

Industry Keywords

Power SystemsTransmission SystemsDistribution SystemsGeneration SystemsSWIS/WEM EnvironmentWestern Power RequirementsAEMO ProcessesGPS AssessmentsGenerator Model ComplianceBattery Energy Storage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver load flow, short-circuit, contingency, fault level, voltage, reactive power, dynamic stability and network planning studies
Develop, validate and troubleshoot DIgSILENT PowerFactory network, generator and inverter-based resource models
Perform RMS dynamic simulations and assess generation, network and connection performance
Support Generator Performance Standards assessments, model verification, compliance studies and commissioning activities
Assess system strength, power quality, harmonics, network interactions, constraints and augmentation options
Prepare study reports, technical memoranda, specifications and client deliverables from feasibility through to operational support
Apply Python and/or PowerFactory DSL/DPL scripting to improve study efficiency and repeatability
Lead defined study packages and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Mentor junior engineers and graduates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification
Typically 5+ years of relevant power systems experience
Capability to independently undertake power systems studies
Strong practical experience using DIgSILENT PowerFactory for network modelling, load flow, short-circuit and RMS dynamic studies
Sound understanding of transmission, distribution and generation systems
Strong engineering judgement and attention to data quality
Experience preparing technical reports and presenting engineering findings to clients and stakeholders
Experience in the SWIS/WEM environment, including Western Power requirements, AEMO processes, GPS assessments or generator model compliance
Experience with renewable generation, battery energy storage, system strength, harmonics, PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS®E, ETAP, Python or PowerFactory DSL/DPL highly regarded
Applications welcome from candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time or flexible working arrangements
Career development and growth opportunities
Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Recruitment adjustments available