Lead Power Systems Engineer | Team Leader - Energy
- Lead, mentor and grow a Power Systems team delivering renewable generation, battery storage and hybrid grid connection projects.
- Provide technical direction on power system studies, modelling, Generator Performance Standards and National Electricity Market requirements.
- Build client relationships and contribute to business development, recruitment and team capability development.
- Leadership role within a leading engineering consultancy
- Lead and develop a team delivering renewable energy & grid connection projects
- Technical focus across grid connection, modelling & Generator Performance Stds
The Opportunity
Appoint has partnered with a leading engineering consultancy to recruit a Lead Power Systems Engineer / Team Leader for their Queensland Energy team.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity, combining technical leadership, team development, client engagement and business growth.
You'll lead a team working across renewable generation, battery storage and hybrid projects connecting into the National Electricity Market (NEM). You'll provide technical direction on complex grid connection projects while helping develop the capability of the wider Power Systems team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Power Systems team
- Provide technical leadership across grid connection and power system studies
- Oversee modelling using PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory and OEM models
- Support clients with connection strategy, GPS, system strength and NEM requirements
- Work across renewable generation, BESS and hybrid projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and advisory teams
- Contribute to business development and long-term client relationships
- Help grow the team through strategic recruitment and developing internal talent
About You
We're looking for an experienced Power Systems Engineer ready to take the next step into a genuine leadership position.
You'll ideally bring:
- Significant Power Systems, grid connection or related energy experience
- Experience with PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and NER Chapter 5
- Experience across renewable generation, BESS or other generation assets
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
- An Electrical Engineering degree and RPEQ, or willingness to obtain
Experience within a consultancy, NSP, utility, renewable developer or generation environment will be highly regarded.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Power Systems Engineer looking for a genuine leadership opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Click Quick Apply or contact Adam Shaw on 0415 596 345 for a confidential discussion.
Reference number: 1731295
Profession:EngineeringElectrical & Electronics Engineering
Company: Appoint Recruit
Date posted: 4th Nov, 2026
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