Senior Electrical Engineer Power System | Perth
Australia
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About BHP’s Decarbonisation Strategy
The world faces a critical challenge to respond effectively to the risks of climate change. These risks are clear and pressing. Every segment of society – including business, government, investors, scientists and consumers – has a role to play.
BHP has a strategic approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero within our operations by 2050 and to work with customers and suppliers to support their own emissions reductions, consistent with the ambition of pursuing net zero in our value chain.
BHP is focused on action to decarbonise and adapt – underpinned by strong partnerships and the investment, development and deployment of a range of technologies.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Technical, Power Decarbonisation West within the Operational Decarbonisation business unit, this role will provide power system analysis and engineering services to support multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to the ultimate delivery of the Operational Decarbonisation Program.
The role will support BHP in delivering on our commitments by:
- Supporting the delivery of the Minerals Australia Operational Decarbonisation portfolio, through timely and effective engineering analysis and advice
- Supporting WA Iron Ore (WAIO)’s future power strategy through the delivery of the WAIO Power Roadmap
- Maintaining critical relationships to deliver BHP key requirements
This role will include:
- Development, operation and maintenance of power system models to support the WAIO Power Roadmap, reflecting revised demand forecasts, program assumptions and emerging technology options
- Steady state and dynamic power system studies to test feasibility of alternative supply options and transmission augmentations to identify emerging risks and solutions across WAIO’s networks
- Effective analysis and communication of complex engineering issues and solutions in a clear and concise manner to support strategic decision making
- Engaging and managing external vendors to deliver packages of work as needed
- Ensuring BHP’s values are at the forefront of each team member’s mind
- Demonstrating strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Collaborating and cooperating within and across teams to identify and deliver innovative value adding solutions
- Engaging effectively with senior management, project stakeholders and decision-making forums
About You
You will have achieved a higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering. With previous exposure in a similar role, you will be able to establish credibility through your strong analytic and excellent communication skills. You will be comfortable working in matrix work environments and as an experienced professional with a passion for solving complex problems, you will bring a strong understanding of power system operation and performance in a world of growing renewable resources and dynamically growing demand.
You will take pride in identifying solutions that support BHP’s Decarbonisation Strategy, while ensuring operational reliability and resilience. Success in this role will require strong communication skills, including an ability to produce high quality and concise written reports and presentations for delivery to senior management. Clear articulation of your recommendations, supported by high quality analysis, will be essential.
Additionally, to be successful in this role, you will have the following:
- Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated power system modelling skills (steady state and dynamic), with experience in EMT modelling advantageous
- Demonstrated experience translating power system analysis into actionable power generation, storage and transmission investment pathways, with exposure to network planning or operations within power utilities or the resources sector highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesise, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner
- Strong partnership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of transmission infrastructure, with exposure to standards and design advantageous
- Power utilities or resource sector network planning or operations exposure is highly valued
Deadline of applications is on July 30, 2026.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.