Associate/Principal Power Systems Engineer – Grid Connections

Job Description Are you ready to take your power‑systems expertise to the next level?

WSP is seeking an Associate/Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our national team and help deliver some of Australia’s most significant energy projects.

In this technical leadership role, you’ll drive complex grid‑connection studies, generator performance assessments and detailed power‑system modelling. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and advisory through to execution, commissioning and model validation, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with specialists across the industry.

About Our Team Our Power & Energy team works with developers, utilities and network service providers to deliver future‑ready energy solutions. We support secure and reliable power supplies, reduce emissions and contribute to Australia’s transition to renewable and hybrid generation.

Our Power Systems Analysis & Grid Connections team delivers full‑cycle services, including:

Feasibility and early‑stage assessments

Owner’s engineer and technical due diligence

Power‑system modelling and simulation

Generator Performance Standards (GPS) studies

Connection application packages (R0, R1)

R2 model validation and GPS compliance

Technical advisory through commissioning

What You Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered desirable)

Strong experience in utility‑scale power‑system analysis, including steady‑state, dynamic and EMT studies

Experience with GPS studies (R0/R1), R2 commissioning plans and model validation

Understanding of the Australian NER (or similar international frameworks)

Proficiency in PSS/E and PSCAD; PowerFactory a plus

Knowledge of synchronous and inverter‑based technologies, storage and hybrids

Strong technical communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience engaging with AEMO, DNSPs and TNSPs

Experience with hybrid renewables, data centre connections or automation/Python (advantageous)

What You’ll Do

Lead or support the technical delivery of transmission and distribution projects

Contribute to feasibility, modelling, GPS assessments and commissioning support

Mentor graduates and junior engineers

Provide technical advice to clients and support connection negotiationsCollaborate across WSP’s national Power & Energy teams

Support bids and proposals with robust technical input

Why Choose WSP?

Competitive pay & perks, salary continuance, retail discounts

Inclusive, supportive culture where your voice is valued

Career growth through mentoring, leadership development and global mobility

Work‑life balance, hybrid working and purchase of up to 8 weeks extra leave

Family support, including 16 weeks paid parental leave

Purpose‑driven work that shapes sustainable, resilient communities

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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