Senior Power System Engineer

Senior Power System Engineer – ElectraNet

ElectraNet is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to join our Network Connections team in Brisbane, QLD. This full-time, onsite position supports the secure, reliable, and future-focused operation of South Australia's high-voltage electricity transmission network. ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains this critical infrastructure, delivering energy to South Australians. Our employees describe our culture as supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, with a genuine desire for mutual success.

The Opportunity This role involves providing specialist advice on customer connections and power system performance. You will assess proposals, negotiate Generator Performance Standards, and develop power system models crucial for a secure and reliable transmission network.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & People Leadership
• Lead technical initiatives and influence key decisions.
• Mentor engineers and guide project teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve compliant, future-focused network outcomes.
• Operational & Technical
• Manage customer connections, provide technical advice, conduct assessments, and undertake GPS negotiations.
• Support long-term planning analysis, market assessments, and scenario modelling.
• Produce planning reports, power system models, and specialist analysis to support system security, capability, and compliance.

About You We are looking for an experienced power systems professional with strong technical judgement, attention to detail, and proven experience in transmission network performance, customer connections, and power system modelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in transmission network, power systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in power system planning, network performance, customer connections, and operational support.
• Sound knowledge of transmission system reliability, substation components, and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data and models to support power system planning, system design, and operational outcomes.
• A strong understanding of the economic impact of solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience using modelling analysis and programming tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, AULimit, Python, or Matlab.
• Sound knowledge of legislated industry requirements, including NER, ESCOSA, OTR, and AEMO.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills, to effectively support business improvement and collaboration.
• Willingness to travel as required for site testing and commissioning activities.

Employee Benefits ElectraNet offers a competitive remuneration package, recognising employee contributions. For this Senior Power Systems Engineer position, we offer a starting salary of $168,390 per annum plus superannuation, with bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

Additional benefits include:

• 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support.
• Regular social events and activities.
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility.
• Support for professional certification and membership.

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

Beyond the Benefits, Discover a Rewarding Career With:

• Exciting and impactful projects across South Australia.
• A welcoming and inclusive company culture with a strong team spirit.
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and ongoing support.
• Support for professional certifications and memberships.
• Regular social events and team activities.

How to Apply Please apply online via our careers page before 31 July 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

To view the position description for the Senior Power Systems Engineer, visit our careers page.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.

Click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on our careers page.

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