Power Systems Manager – Engineering Leadership

About the role

ECG Engineering is seeking a senior Power Systems Manager to lead its Power Systems / Renewables group. The role provides executive‑level oversight of power systems engineering activities across mining and energy projects worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic direction, performance and governance of the Power Systems discipline.
• Lead design and delivery of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, utility interfaces and complex industrial power networks.
• Oversee feasibility studies, HV power system design, network analysis, static and dynamic studies, and micro‑grid solutions.
• Manage commissioning, power quality monitoring, harmonic studies and filter design for power stations, solar PV, BESS and wind installations.
• Coordinate technical teams in Perth, Manila and expanding locations such as Brisbane, Toronto and Cape Town.

Required profile

• Extensive experience on complex, high‑value power systems electrical projects, preferably with remote plant construction exposure.
• Proven ability to produce technical reports and analyses for mining and energy clients.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in a global, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Renewable generation and battery energy storage system design
• HV power system design, powerlines and substations
• Network analysis, static and dynamic studies
• Control systems for hybrid power plant operations
• Commissioning of power stations, solar PV, BESS and wind power
• Power quality monitoring, harmonic studies, filter design
• Microgrid design, islanding strategies, black‑start capability