Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Engineer

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Fair Trading Commission is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the following position:

Power Systems Engineer – On Contract

The Power System Engineer plays a pivotal role in our regulatory agency's efforts to ensure the efficient and equitable delivery of utility services in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a key in-house technical advisor to the Commission and being involved in critical problem-solving discussions.
• Liaising with the Ministry of Energy and Business (MEB) on Integrated Resource and Resilience Planning (IRRP), modelling and input parameter validation.
• Reviewing IRRP study reports to assess the costs and risks associated with various resource options.
• Assisting with the review of capital and maintenance proposals from regulated entities to ensure prudency and efficiency.
• Carrying out investigations and analyses into major system outages on the electric system as necessary.
• Assessing recommendations and providing feedback to help licensees develop action plans that mitigate future occurrences.

The successful candidate should:

• Hold A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post-graduate experience in the power systems or electricity analysis field.
• Have strong knowledge of conventional and alternative electricity generation methods, including fossil fuels, renewables, and energy storage.
• Be proficient in the utilisation of data analysis tools and modelling software.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Training or experience in utility regulation would be an asset.

Interested persons are invited to submit applications accompanied by two written references to:

The closing date for applications is Friday, May 8, 2026