Senior Principal Systems Architect – Power Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Create and standardize reference architectures for power generation, data centers, microgrids, and hybrid facilities.

• Spearhead the integration of assets within the fence line, including gas turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), STATCOMs, substations, and electrical equipment.

• Establish system baselines, define interfaces, and develop validation strategies, encompassing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Collaborate with internal business units and external partners to ensure technical alignment.

• Evaluate power system studies, such as load flow, short circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash assessments, to maintain design integrity.

• Offer technical guidance to engineering teams and promote best practices in systems engineering.

• Oversee design and integration processes from initial concept through to commissioning.

• Facilitate technical execution while upholding high standards for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.

• 12 to 15+ years of experience in power generation, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, or transmission and distribution infrastructure.

• Extensive knowledge of equipment and industry standards related to “inside-the-fence-line,” including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC, and NFPA.

• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical interfaces.

• Outstanding communication skills with the capability to influence executive leadership and regulatory stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• An advanced degree in a relevant technical field is preferred.

• Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management tools is preferred.

• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, IEC 61850 architectures, and grid code compliance is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of lifecycle asset management and reliability engineering is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that support the energy transition.

• Global work environment across multiple time zones.

• Opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.