Introduction
Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.
As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.
Description
At Pacific Energy we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds whether it be industry, skill set, or experience and we welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.
You don’t need to fit all the criteria but if you feel that this role matches your talent, expertise and experience, then this is the role for you!
BE part of the solution
As the Lead Engineer – Power Systems you will strengthen and expand power system capability within the Design and Engineering division. The role manages a small team, while delivering advanced power system studies, including steady-state, dynamic analysis, compliance reviews, and technical reporting. This role is available to the successful candidate either Perth or Brisbane based at our corresponding offices.
Share your experience and knowledge to provide specialist guidance to the design and control team.
Join us and play a key role in shaping innovative, high-quality power system solutions.
BE part of the change
To be part of the change this role will:
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of graduate and entry-level engineers, including performance management, competency development, and training plans.
- Plan, prioritise, and oversee workload allocations and deliverables, ensuring timelines, resource capacity, and iterative progress are effectively managed.
- Ensure high-quality, safe, on-budget and on-schedule deliverables, while fostering a culture aligned with our core values of Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Respect, and Sustainability.
- Conduct advanced power system modelling and design, including GPS compliance studies, model development, cross-platform benchmarking, and detailed simulations across PSS/E, PSCAD, Power Factory, and ETAP.
- Support project and grid-connection requirements through sizing, validation, tuning, system strength assessments, and technical input for assets in development.
- Provide technical and commercial support by responding to enquires and proposals and contributing to cost and work planning for tenders and broader submissions.
Skills And Experiences
BE this person
As part of the solution, you will have:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
- Strong industry experience within the energy or consultancy sectors
- Power system modelling platform experience in PSCAD, PSS/E, Power Factory and / or Python
- Strong experience in preparing engineering reports and user manuals, including grid code compliance deliverables for GPS and / or microgrid projects.
- Skilled in frequency-domain stability assessments and evaluating control loops for synchronous and asynchronous generators.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organisational skills, including staff management and administrative capability.
Why Join
We’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that matter:
- Compressed work week option + WFH days
- Health & Wellness reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonus
- 17 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Salary sacrifices for super, vehicles, education
- Ongoing career support and progression
To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.
At Pacific Energy, we celebrate the richness and depth that diversity brings. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply. For more visit: www.pacificenergy.com.au/careers.
