Lead Power Systems Engineer

• Lead Power Systems Engineer for a Tier 1 consultancy
• Excellent pipeline of work, team leadership, and pathway to ownership
• Excellent culture, with a management team that supports its employees

Phillip Riley is working with a Tier 1 engineering consultancy who are seeking an experienced Power Systems professional to join the team in Brisbane.
You will lead the established team of 5 engineers, joining a wider team of 40 engineers across Australia.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced power systems engineer (minimum of senior engineer level) to grow the grid connection expertise in the NEM.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the team delivering grid integration and power systems support for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expertise in Power Systems modelling (PSSE, PSCAD, Power Factory)
• Advise stakeholders on network connection pathways, compliance requirements, technical studies and operational performance within the NEM.
• Work collaboratively with clients and cross-functional specialists to deliver reliable and future-focused network solutions.
• Supported team development through mentoring, inclusive leadership and strategic hiring to strengthen organisational capability and technical expertise.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of a senior engineer with experience delivering multiple grid connection projects.
• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems, ideally with certification from Engineers Australia.
• Proficiency in the power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD. DigSILENT Power Factor and ETAP.
• NER compliance, working alongside AEMO and NSP's to deliver utility scale renewable energy projects.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and mentor junior employees.
• Diversity of experience in electrical network engineering.
• Great industry connections, and ability to bring in new business

Why this role?

• Join a highly established, well performing team, leading from the front
• Flexible with work arrangements and great culture
• Good team of people, supportive, not a burnout environment in the slightest.

Our client is an award-winning engineering consultancy recognised for its innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable thinking. Their culture values curiosity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team working on some of the most challenging and meaningful energy and infrastructure projects across the region.

Please apply now, or email amy@phillipriley.com.au to find out more.