Senior Power System Engineer

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For the Senior Power Systems Engineer we are proud to offer a starting salary of $168,390pa plus superannuation and a bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

In addition, we also offer:

• 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
• Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture
• 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

The Opportunity

Seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to join our Network Connections team, supporting the secure, reliable and future-focused performance of South Australia's high-voltage transmission network based in Adelaide, South Australia.

You will provide specialist advice on customer connections and power system performance, assessing proposals, negotiating Generator Performance Standards and developing power system models that support a secure, reliable transmission network.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & People Leadership

• Lead technical initiatives and influence key decisions
• Mentor engineers and guide project teams
• Work with stakeholders to deliver compliant, future focused network outcomes

Operational & Technical

• Manage customer connections, technical advice, assessments and 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

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

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or above
• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in transmission network, power systems or 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
• 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 support business improvement and collaboration effectively
• Willingness to travel as required for site testing and commissioning 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 applicant 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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