Power Systems Engineer

Role Description:

The Power Systems Engineer is an exciting opportunity working in our Central Park Office in the CBD.

The Power Systems Engineer supports the delivery of power systems analysis, compliance reporting and technical investigations across Synergy’s Thermal Generation fleet. Working under the direction and guidance of the Lead Power Systems Engineer, the position assists with interpreting regulatory requirements, analysing operational and performance data, and preparing evidence-based reports that demonstrate compliance with the Electricity System and Market Rules, including Generator Performance Standards and Generator Monitoring Plans. The position also contributes to modelling, event investigations, data analytics, reporting and continuous improvement activities that strengthen compliance maturity, operational reliability and technical capability across the fleet.

Job responsibilities:

- Perform system studies using PowerFactory and PSCAD, validate generator performance models, assess outputs against operational and registered parameters, and recommend actions where gaps are identified.

- Undertake system event investigations using SCADA, high-speed recorder, protection and power quality data, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions with support from the Lead Engineer where required.

- Prepare Generator Performance Standards and Generator Monitoring Plan compliance assessments and supporting evidence, ensuring assigned outputs are accurate, complete, traceable and aligned with approved regulatory methodologies.

- Maintain oversight of Thermal Generation’s obligations under the Electricity System and Market Rules and accompanying procedures, particularly Chapter 3A, coordinate compliance activities and support the wider business in interpreting and addressing other applicable obligations.

- Interpret and apply relevant Electricity System and Market Rules, Technical Rules and associated AEMO and Western Power procedures to assigned technical, operational and compliance activities and lead defined improvements and automation initiatives that streamline data analysis, technical documentation, compliance reporting and model-validation processes.

What you will bring:

- Minimum five years’ relevant experience in power generation, power systems, network operations or a comparable technical engineering environment.

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field.

- Demonstrated experience with power system modelling tools such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or equivalent.

- Sound understanding of generator performance, protection systems, grid connection requirements and regulatory compliance principles.

- Experience using SCADA, high-speed recording or data historian systems for technical analysis, event investigation and reporting.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to interpret complex technical data and develop evidence-based findings and demonstrated ability to prepare clear technical documentation, investigation findings and compliance reports.