Job description

Your new company Hays is partnering with a leading energy infrastructure organisation that plays a critical role in supporting Australia's evolving power system. With significant investment in network development, renewable energy integration and future grid capability, this organisation is at the forefront of the energy transition and offers the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most complex technical challenges. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Lead Power Systems Engineer to join a specialist technical team responsible for delivering advanced network studies and supporting key planning and connection decisions. This role can be tailored to suit either an experienced Senior Engineer looking to take the next step or an established Lead Engineer seeking greater influence across major network and infrastructure projects. You'll provide technical expertise across power system analysis, transmission planning and generation connections, helping shape future network capability and support the successful integration of new energy infrastructure. Key responsibilities:

Lead advanced power system studies across steady-state, dynamic and electromagnetic transient (EMT) domains
Assess system strength, stability and network capability impacts for new and existing connections
Develop and maintain network models using PowerFactory
Provide technical advice on large-scale generation and major customer connections
Support network planning decisions, development strategies and long-term investment planning
Contribute to business cases and technical assessments that influence future network capability
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex engineering challenges
Balance technical, commercial and operational considerations to achieve practical outcomes
Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship across the broader engineering team

What you'll need to succeed

Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Significant experience in power systems engineering within utilities, transmission, consulting or renewable energy sectors
Strong capability in power system studies and network modelling using PowerFactory
Experience in transmission planning, generator connections and network performance assessments
Understanding of power system stability, system strength and network capability
Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring and stakeholder influence experience will be highly regarded
Eligibility for CPEng and/or NER registration (desirable)

What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a highly respected organisation delivering critical energy infrastructure projects and shaping the future of Australia's power network. You'll work alongside experienced technical specialists on complex engineering challenges while benefiting from a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and strong long-term career development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or contact Taylah Brown at Hays on 08 9265 9128 or for a confidential discussion. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please click here to apply.