Senior Planning Engineer - Power Systems

Senior Planning Engineer – Power Systems

NES Fircroft are partnering with a large WA organisation who are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to support system planning activities across regional power networks in Western Australia. This is an urgent 12‑month contract with an attractive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements once established in the role.

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer – Power Systems

Location: Perth (with occasional regional WA travel)

Rate: Up to $150 per hour

Length: 12 months with possible extension

Working arrangement: 3 days in office, up to 2 days working from home once settled

The Role

This position sits within a specialist energy planning team and focuses on system planning and power system studie s to support the ongoing development of generation, transmission and distribution networks.

You’ll work across steady‑state and dynamic power system studies, renewable energy connection assessments, and short‑ to medium‑term capacity planning, supporting new loads, generators and DER connections across regional networks.

The role suits an experienced power systems engineer with strong modelling capability and a practical, solutions‑focused approach, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and regional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake power system studies including load flow, dispatch and dynamic modelling (RMS / EMT)
• Support connection assessments for new generators, loads and renewable energy projects
• Develop short‑ to medium‑term capacity and network development plans
• Provide technical support on DER integration and emerging power system technologies
• Maintain and apply planning standards, criteria and system models
• Contribute to high‑level option assessment and financial evaluations
• Build trusted relationships with regional teams and internal stakeholders
• Support capability development and knowledge sharing within the planning team

Key Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Significant experience in power system or network planning
• Strong understanding of generation, transmission and distribution systems
• Load flow and dispatch modelling
• Dynamic power system studies (RMS and EMT)
• Exposure to renewable energy and energy storage technologies
• Proficiency with power system simulation tools (PowerFactory highly regarded)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non‑technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of utility planning standards and regulatory environments is advantageous

Why this role?

• Immediate start on a high‑profile, system‑critical planning role
• Competitive hourly contract rate up to $150
• Long‑term 12‑month contract with strong technical scope
• Perth‑based role with flexible hybrid working once established
• Opportunity to work on complex regional power systems and renewable integration challenges

Due to the urgent nature of this role, applications are requested no later than 15 May.

If this Senior Planning Engineer contract sounds like something you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Happy to talk through the team structure, scope and technical environment before you commit. Apply now or reach out to me at ***email_hidden***.