Power Systems Engineer
BH-332105
Posted: 20/05/2026
- $120000 per annum
- Australia Queensland Brisbane
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Onshore Wind
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Solar
We have an exciting opportunity for a power systems engineer to work on projects that solve real-world electric utility problems. Desired capabilities are a strong plus. Job responsibilities and qualifications follow.
Required
• Experience working on utility-focused power engineering projects and / or product design.
• Competence with power system analysis tools including PSSE and PSCAD, and associated automation tools in Python.
• Experience delivering power systems studies as per the NEM connection application process.
• Knowledge of utility protection and control engineering design principles.
• Experience in executing power system consultancy projects.
• Ability to work with a small, fast-paced team to deliver customer value.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required.
Desired
•Power system engineering skills in the context of utility scale renewable systems.
• Utility or consultancy based professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utility-scale energy storage systems.
• Familiarity in the operation and / or design of discrete time-based control systems.
• Knowledge of electric utility substation and electrical distribution system design.
• Knowledge of utility communication systems, including SCADA.
• Familiarity with additional analysis packages such as ETAP, PowerFactory, and MATLAB beneficial.
• Experience generating intellectual property (IP) and creating IP documentation within the context of product developments.
Responsibilities
• Undertake grid connection studies for megawatt-scale energy storage systems under the direction of an experienced engineer.
• Prepare concept designs (control and electrical), execute power system analysis, stakeholder reporting and ongoing stakeholder negotiations (including client, NSP and regulator).
• Ad-hoc travel to assist in power system validation during commissioning and on as-needs basis for client meetings.
• Provide engineering support for component solicitations including the evaluation of power conversion systems and battery systems from multiple vendors.
Qualifications
• 1+ years demonstrated experience in power systems engineering related to generator connections within the NEM.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or related electrical power systems field.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Required
• Experience working on utility-focused power engineering projects and / or product design.
• Competence with power system analysis tools including PSSE and PSCAD, and associated automation tools in Python.
• Experience delivering power systems studies as per the NEM connection application process.
• Knowledge of utility protection and control engineering design principles.
• Experience in executing power system consultancy projects.
• Ability to work with a small, fast-paced team to deliver customer value.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required.
Desired
•Power system engineering skills in the context of utility scale renewable systems.
• Utility or consultancy based professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utility-scale energy storage systems.
• Familiarity in the operation and / or design of discrete time-based control systems.
• Knowledge of electric utility substation and electrical distribution system design.
• Knowledge of utility communication systems, including SCADA.
• Familiarity with additional analysis packages such as ETAP, PowerFactory, and MATLAB beneficial.
• Experience generating intellectual property (IP) and creating IP documentation within the context of product developments.
Responsibilities
• Undertake grid connection studies for megawatt-scale energy storage systems under the direction of an experienced engineer.
• Prepare concept designs (control and electrical), execute power system analysis, stakeholder reporting and ongoing stakeholder negotiations (including client, NSP and regulator).
• Ad-hoc travel to assist in power system validation during commissioning and on as-needs basis for client meetings.
• Provide engineering support for component solicitations including the evaluation of power conversion systems and battery systems from multiple vendors.
Qualifications
• 1+ years demonstrated experience in power systems engineering related to generator connections within the NEM.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or related electrical power systems field.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.