Head of Power Engineering Solutions
APA Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Perth • Australia
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About the role
- Build and lead a high‑performing team responsible for delivering fit for purpose design and power generation solutions across APA’s power portfolio
- Oversee engineering design, technical specifications, construction contract technical inputs and schedules maintaining compliance with all statutory, regulatory and standards
- Manage grid connection submissions and GPS negotiations across SWIS, NWPS, NWIS and compressor load connections nationwide
- Develop and maintain relationships with key OEMs to stay abreast of advancement in new technologies and best practice engineering services
- Drive the appointment, engagement and delivery performance of engineering design consultancies to deliver power engineering and grid connection outcomes
- Provide technical input into contract negotiations to optimise commercial outcomes
Requirements
- Senior power engineering leader with end-to-end generation and grid connection delivery experience
- Proven experience engaging with TNSPs and relevant regulators, including GPS negotiation
- Strong understanding of hybrid power system design and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Commercial and contract negotiation capability, particularly related to technical scope, OEM/vendor evaluation and connection risks
- Cross‑functional stakeholder management across development, procurement, operations and project delivery
- Demonstrated people leadership in a technical engineering environment, with a track record of building engaged, high‑performance teams
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Employee benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing programs
- Inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
power engineeringgrid connection deliveryhybrid power system designcontract negotiationtechnical specificationsengineering designconstruction contract inputsOEM/vendor evaluationcompliance frameworks
Soft Skills
people leadershipstakeholder managementteam buildingcross-functional collaborationengagement