Senior Power Systems Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose
As a Senior Power Systems Engineer with experience in large industrial facilities, you will work within multi-disciplinary teams involved in integrated power system plans, pre-feasibility/feasibility/system impact assessment, and system performance studies for both AC and DC project developments and generation/load connections. You must be able to work independently, be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and work well within the project and discipline team. You will coordinate all planning activities and those of their teams to maintain project schedules and ensure successful completion of projects. You will perform the duties in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system engineering analysis of industrial electric power systems in the areas of coordination of protection, short-circuit calculation, motor starting, grounding calculations (GPR, step/touch, etc.), arc-flash hazard analysis, load flow, power quality and harmonics, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, transient stability, and electromagnetic transient.
• Evaluate analysis results and prepare written report of findings, conclusions, recommendations, and mitigation solutions.
• Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with the customers’ needs, specifically to meet sustainability goals and improve system safety and reliability.
• Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, reliable, and economical.
• Review of planning/system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice.
• Analyze power systems using specialized software e.g ETAP, SKM, PSS®E, CDEGS, etc.
• Knowledge of connection standards (AESO) and conversant with Utility requirements.
• Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Manage project timeline commitments to customers and ensure long-term relationships.
• The ability to work within a team environment with a minimum of supervision and to customer, Company, and Industry standards.
• Direct the work of junior designers and ensure the work is in accordance with the client requirements and relevant project specifications.

• Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown to document as installed conditions.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• 10+ years of experience in power system analysis with solid experience working on industrial facility projects (e.g. Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemicals, Utilities, etc.).
• Proficient in electromagnetic transients (EMT) analysis and in using software packages such as PSCAD, EMTP-RV, etc.
• Proficient in Load flow, short-circuit, Arc Flash, Protection & Co-ordination, Harmonic Analysis and transient stability simulation analysis, using software packages such as SKM, ETAP, PSS®E, ASPEN, CDEGS etc.
• Knowledge of Co-Gen plant will be an asset.
• Knowledge of control theory, dynamic modeling, and numerical methods is desirable.
• Knowledge of additional power systems analysis software applications is desirable.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills.
• Registered with APEGA P.Eng. or able to immediately upon employment.
• Registration with IEEE, CIGRE, and/or other applicable engineering associations is desirable.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.

Preferred:

• Post-graduate (MS or PhD) degrees in Power Systems are desirable.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.