Senior Power Systems Engineer

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

We’re looking for a Power Systems Engineerto join our Future Energy Group.

GHD has rich expertise in delivering projects for clients through EPCM, EPC, Owner’s Engineer and other delivery models in Western Australia and elsewhere. This is complimented by our local team’s strong pedigree in the end-to-end power system design which includes generation, transmission, distribution, renewables, battery energy storage and hydrogen technology. Located in Perth, you will work with a team of highly experienced engineers and project managers and be engaged our local, interstate and global operations. 

This position offers good variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing and significantly growing GHD’s presence and market share across the power industry, in particular the Power Systems planning and analysis.
• Providing support to power projects being delivered across Australia.
• Developing power system models for connection of the generators, loads, and storages and configure them to align with the local and national regulations.
• Generating models, studies and reports for network services providers, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), developers and industrial clients.
• Supporting project managers and bid coordinators to prepare successful proposals for wining new work.

What you will bring to the team:

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with specialisation in power system analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of energy systems, including generation, transmission and distribution.
• Good working knowledge of WA Wholesale Electricity Market and Australian National Electricity Rules.
• Demonstrated experience in power system analysis in generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Experienced with Power Systems modelling and analysis tools, such as Digsilent PowerFactory and ETAP. Proficiency with PSCAD and Python is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience with planning and connection studies, including load flow and fault analysis, stability studies, generator performance standards assessment.
• In this client-facing role, you will need solid communication, report-writing skills and be comfortable attending project and partner meetings.

Interested? Apply now.
Contact Kate Chamberlain
T +61 08 6222 8403

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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