Principal/Senior Power Systems Engineers

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As a Principal/ Senior Engineer you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Relocation assistance available
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay? 
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

Find a career that matters and lasts

Powerlink is expanding, and we're on the lookout for passionate Principal & Senior Engineers to join our Power System Performance & Connections team. If you're driven by the prospect of shaping the future of Queensland's energy transmission network, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

As a Principal / Senior Engineer, you’ll help find clever solutions to interesting power system problems as you grow your skills every day.

You will make recommendations on the connection or modification of synchronous, non-synchronous generators (Wind Farms, Solar Farms, BESS) and new inverter based loads. You will also be responsible for performing system level assessments in EMT, RMS and frequency (small signal) domain, setting of network control systems and the specification of network plants.

In this role you will;

• Lead projects/investigations to model and simulate power system behaviour ensuring network capacity & performance meet standards
• Assess the impact of renewable energy integration on network performance, limitations, security and development of the network;
• Make recommendations on the connection of Pumped Hydro and Synchronous Condensers to the network
• Assessing new and modified generating systems and inverter based load for compliance with NER performance standards and modelling requirements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineers and Development Engineers

Your expertise

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or willing to obtain
• Significant knowledge of power system plant characteristics and the ability to model power system plant and power system behaviour
• Proficiency in computer-based power system modelling and analysis tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, SSAT)
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) with respect to the system standards and generator performance standards (GPS)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills

Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to optimising power system performance and facilitating renewable energy connections.

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 12th of May 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.