Power Systems Engineer (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne)

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

Join our dynamic technical consulting team in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, working on innovative projects in the energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on Australian and international assignments involving solar PV, wind, battery storage, and more.

The Opportunity:

• Contribute to power systems studies, substation design, and renewable energy studies.
• Work on network modelling (steady state and dynamic) and preparation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and Releasable User Guides (RUG).
• Support the submission of Connection Agreements and Generator Registrations for clients wishing to connect to the National Energy Market (NEM).
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing your technical expertise and fostering professional growth through guidance, feedback and knowledge-sharing across project teams.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, providing expert advice, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment between project outcomes and client expectations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems.
• Proficiency in Python, PSCAD, PSSE, or Powerfactory (preferred)
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting messaging to suit diverse staholders and project contexts.
• Demonstrate resilience and a proactive mindset, consistently contributing to to team success under pressure while supporting colleagues to meet shared goals and deadlines.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Ryan Gambe at ryan.gambe@arup.com

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. 
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans  
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation.

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