
This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersA Power Systems Engineer designs and maintains power supply infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient operation of generation and distribution systems.
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In Australia, a full time Power Systems Engineer generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 26,800 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Power Systems Engineer. Power Systems Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Power Systems Engineer interests you, consider enrolling in a Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design. This course will give you the professional engineering skills to model solutions to address power quality problems, simulate system conditions and undertake design principles for effective substation and protection systems.
A Power Systems Engineer designs and maintains infrastructure used for power supply. You’ll plan power generation and distribution systems and ensure they are operating safely and effectively. Power Systems Engineers may design new developments or work on existing power supply networks.
Power Systems Engineers should have excellent analytical skills and be good at problem solving. It’s important you can work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues. Power Systems Engineers need excellent attention to detail and must be able to make safety a priority during their work.