Power System Operations Engineer

Power System Operations Engineer

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• Location – Greenway , ACT (onsite parking available)
• Remuneration - $148,213 plus 16% superannuation

Evoenergy is seeking an experienced, analytical and proactive Power System Operations Engineer to play a critical role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the ACT’s electricity network.

This role sits at the heart of our network operations, providing real time and near real time engineering support to the Control Room and working closely with Network Planning and Network Delivery teams. You will be instrumental in supporting operational decision making during both planned and unplanned network events, helping to minimise customer impact and maintain system security.

About the Role

As a Power System Operations Engineer, you will:

• Provide real time engineering support to the Control Room for day to day operations and network impacting events
• Support operational decision making during faults, outages, switching activities, and contingency situations
• Develop and implement contingency plans where supply security standards are challenged
• Undertake load flow and fault level studies to inform operating instructions and outage responses
• Provide operational input into network development, maintenance planning, and capital works programs
• Monitor and manage operational risk associated with abnormal network configurations
• Prepare reports on major network disturbances and investigate operating incidents
• Build strong working relationships across Network Planning, Network Delivery, and other internal stakeholders

Safety leadership is fundamental to this role. You will actively contribute to a strong safety culture and ensure all activities comply with regulatory, legislative, and organisational requirements.

About You

You are an analytical and proactive engineer who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys working collaboratively across teams. You bring:

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or a related discipline), preferably with a power systems focus
• Experience in a power utility or control room support environment (distribution or transmission)
• Strong knowledge of electrical network operations, including switching, fault response, and contingency planning
• The ability to interpret and apply network standards, procedures, and safety regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and recommendations

Desirable

• Experience using power system analysis tools such as SINAL, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT
• Familiarity with SCADA, ADMS, GIS, or other real time operational support systems
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations applicable to electricity network service providers

Apply now 

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. 

To learn more about the role or for guidance with the application process, contact Macy Dkhar at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au

Closing Date : 6 April 2026

Why Join Evoenergy?

At Evoenergy, you’ll be part of an organisation that plays a vital role in powering the Canberra community. You’ll work on a complex, evolving network and be supported to build your technical expertise while contributing to outcomes that matter for customers, safety, and system reliability.

We pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the perks you can expect in this role are: 

• Ongoing professional development 
• Access to LinkedIn learning 
• Free gym memberships 
• Free flu vaccinations annually 
• Free on-site physiotherapy 
• Access to free wellness support and resources 
• Income Protection up to 3 years 
• Reward and recognition schemes

Thinking of moving in Canberra? 

The ACT is Australia's best kept secret. Canberra’s location offers easy access to the South Coast and snowfields, making it perfect for an outdoor and adventure based lifestyle. We will support your cost to relocate.