Location: Bentley, Perth | Relocation considered – must have working rights in Australia

Work Type: Full-Time | 2-year maximum term contract.

Define what Excellence looks like.

Horizon Power is seeking an experienced Principal Power Systems Engineer on a 2-year maximum term contract. This pivotal role will see you drive optimisation across critical systems, with responsibility for establishing end to end requirements across our energy systems — from generation and networks through to customer delivery.

Your Purpose in Action:

Lead the technical delivery of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing energy system performance

Establish performance benchmarks for generation, storage, renewable, and network assets — both current and future, to ensure optimal functionality and reliability

Conduct and manage foundational studies to inform business case development and support commercial analysis, including the creation of accurate, data driven estimates

Design and implement automation programs that foster intelligent, integrated, and self-healing energy systems — achieving cost efficiency and improved reliability

Coordinate external consultants and contractors to deliver high impact outcomes

Provide technical expertise and support to operations and engineering teams, enabling measurable improvements in system reliability, efficiency, and safety

What You Bring to the Grid

Extensive experience in system planning across generation, transmission, and distribution — including design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Expertise in energy system modelling, planning principles, and financial evaluation.

Proven ability to coordinate complex energy systems, spanning generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and renewables.

Knowledge of financial and business analysis methodologies.

Advanced technical writing proficiency.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum requirement).

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.

Help shape a network that powers progress.

Bring your skill, passion, and precision — apply today and energise your career.

Applications close: 15th of August 2025.

Please note: We may close advertising early if we find the right candidate — apply now so you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Learn more about why Horizon Power could be the perfect fit for you:

https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/