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Electrical Power Systems Engineer

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CSIRO

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Location:
Australia, Newcastle

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Category:
Energy

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

114000.00 - 153000.00 AUD / Year

Job Description:

Electrical Power Systems Engineer role within CSIRO's Energy Systems program, contributing to shape Australia's electricity future through applied research in power system planning, analysis, and operational support. The role involves working on Australia's transition to net zero emissions future by delivering reliable, evidence-based research for resilient and efficient energy systems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conducting modelling and simulation studies of Australia's electricity generation, transmission and distribution systems
  • Developing approaches and techniques for solving grid challenges associated with renewable energy integration
  • Managing battery systems or distributed energy resources
  • Benchmarking data models and deploying/testing techniques in real-world deployments
  • Applying specialist expertise to solve complex problems
  • Participating in project scoping and planning
  • Making significant contributions to research or technological direction
  • Acting as trusted advisor and determining client or project needs
  • For CSOF6 level: leading research projects including negotiation and management of resources
  • providing supervision to technical staff and students

Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related fields with focus on power systems engineering
  • Demonstrated industry experience in electrical generation/distribution/transmission system modelling, planning, optimisation or control
  • Experience with power systems modelling tools and programming/analysis tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills with ability to work constructively with colleagues, collaborators, and clients
  • Ability to build strong networks with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Enthusiasm for applied research solving current problems for commercial partners
  • For CSOF6 level: significant industry experience, project leadership skills, and ability to provide supervision to technical staff and students

Nice to have:

Prior experience in modelling & programming tools such as SINCAL, PowerFactory, OpenDSS, PSCAD, Python, Matlab, R, or Julia

What we offer:
  • Up to 15.4% superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Range of leave entitlements
  • Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 01, 2025

Expiration:
September 21, 2025

Work Type:
On-site work
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