Power Quality - Electrical Engineer
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
Power Quality Electrical EngineerBuilding the Future of Power: Join QubAt Qub, we’re not just an electrical engineering company — we are partners in progress, driving efficiency and resilience across critical industries. Our core strength is combining electrical automation expertise with deep engineering knowledge to deliver expertly designed, energy-optimised and seamlessly integrated solutions.A career at Qub means your technical expertise directly translates into measurable impact, long-term savings for clients and a smaller energy footprint for the nation. If you’re ready to bring power under control and join a team that values innovation, integrity and technical excellence, Qub is where you belong.The RoleThe Power Quality Engineer will be responsible for delivering, commissioning, and optimizing Power Quality and Energy Management Systems (PQEMS) across Qub’s customer base. This role is integral to driving measurable improvements in power stability, harmonic performance, and energy efficiency.Reporting to Qub’s Strategic Business Lead for Power Quality and Energy Management, you will work across advanced software platforms, including Schneider Power Monitoring Expert (PME), ensuring seamless integration of power quality monitoring, analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will be key to deploying digital power quality infrastructure, contributing to Qub's reputation as a trusted innovator in energy resilience.Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Design & Integration: Design, configure and deploy PME and related modular platforms for new and existing installations. Integrate metering, communications, and automation systems, developing engineering documentation including network architectures and data flow diagrams.Power Quality & Energy Performance: Analyse electrical systems to identify and mitigate harmonic distortion, unbalance, and power factor issues. Perform system tuning, data validation, and optimization. Generate detailed analytical and performance reports using PME dashboards, providing actionable insights that reduce costs and downtime.Commissioning & Technical Support: Lead software installation, system commissioning, and customer acceptance testing. Perform troubleshooting of metering communications and databases. Deliver customer training, handover documentation, and ongoing technical support to ensure operational continuity.Governance & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to compliance-aligned documentation, governance workflows, and cybersecurity frameworks. Support continuous improvement of power quality methodologies and internal knowledge sharing.Skills & ExperienceYou Must Have:A Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering.Demonstrated experience deploying or supporting Schneider PME or equivalent Power Quality platforms.Proven understanding of LV and MV power systems, harmonics, and energy management.Practical knowledge of power factor correction, STATCOMs, and harmonic mitigation.Strong report writing and analytical communication skills.A White Card and Driver’s Licence.Nice to Have:An Electrical Licence.Familiarity with PLC or automation system integration.Experience in energy data analysis, SCADA integration, or power monitoring architecture.Competence in ETAP, PowerCAD, or other analysis tools.Personal AttributesDetail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance, ensuring solutions you can bank onCollaborative and proactive in resolving technical challenges with a strong sense of ownershipComfortable managing multiple deliverables in parallel in a high-paced environmentSupportive of working onsite, outer metro and interstate as requiredWhy QubQub is dedicated to finding a better way forward for clients. We serve as a single, trusted partner, offering an end-to-end service from initial design through to final installation and asset management.Engineering First: Our professionals have extensive electrical design backgrounds, ensuring every solution is expertly engineered and optimized for peak performance.Mission-Critical Expertise: As an alliance partner in the Schneider EcoXpert™ Program, holding Critical Power status, we possess deep proficiency in power quality, load management and delivering resilient solutions for mission-critical operations.Real Impact: Our projects, ranging from automation for major mining sites (BHP, OZ Minerals) to asset remediation for public infrastructure, consistently improve operational efficiency, infrastructure reliability and safety.Culture: We champion a culture of innovation, integrity, and collaboration, committed to creating something worth keeping for our clients and our team.
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