Power System Engineering
Modelling and analysing transmission and distribution networks - load flow, short-circuit and stability studies, protection coordination and network planning.
Based in Australia · Open to opportunities
Udara
Palapolwaththa
Electrical Engineer - Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Solar PV Design and Grid Integration
Designing, delivering and analysing electrical power systems - with a focus on renewable generation, solar PV project engineering and the smart grids that connect them.
03+
Years' professional experience
03
Engineering roles across the sector
02
Engineering degrees (BSc Hons & MEng)
2026
MEng completion, Murdoch University
01 - About
Engineering the transition to clean power
A hard-working, ambitious and dedicated Electrical Engineer with experience across both design and field environments, exposed to the different aspects of a project from concept through to commissioning.
My area of interest is Power System Engineering and Renewable Energy Technology - specifically the integration of wind and solar generation into modern networks. Three years delivering solar projects in Sri Lanka gave me the practical grounding; my Master of Engineering at Murdoch University is now building the analytical depth behind it.
My strength is self-motivation: it is what lets me work under pressure and meet deadlines on time. I am always looking for a challenging opportunity to expand my knowledge and grow into new areas of the industry.
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LocationAustralia
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DisciplinePower Systems & Renewables
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CurrentlyMEng, Murdoch University
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AffiliationIET Community
02 - Expertise
What I work on
Three connected areas where my academic work and site experience meet.
Renewable Energy Technology
Solar PV and wind generation from feasibility to energy yield - array layout, inverter selection, sizing and the grid-connection requirements that govern them.
Electrical Project Delivery
Taking projects from design and procurement through installation, testing and commissioning - coordinating contractors, clients and compliance along the way.
03 - Experience
Professional journey
From utility internships to leading solar project delivery.
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Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs
Electrical Project Engineer
Sky Solar Solution (Pvt) Ltd · Full-time
- Delivered solar PV installations end to end - system design, equipment selection, installation supervision and commissioning.
- Produced electrical designs, single-line diagrams and load calculations, and prepared technical documentation for approvals.
- Coordinated contractors, suppliers and clients to keep project milestones and budgets on track.
- Carried out site inspections, testing and troubleshooting to verify performance and compliance with standards.
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Nov 2019 – Jan 2020 · 3 mos
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Access Group Sri Lanka · Internship
- Supported engineering teams on electrical installation and building services works.
- Assisted with drawings, material take-offs and site progress reporting.
- Gained exposure to contracting workflows, safety practice and quality inspection.
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Nov 2018 – Feb 2019 · 4 mos
Engineering Trainee
Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) · Internship
- Worked alongside distribution engineers on LV and MV network operations and maintenance.
- Observed substation equipment, transformer operation and fault-response procedures.
- Built a practical understanding of utility distribution practice and consumer connections.
04 - Education
Academic background
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In progress
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering
Murdoch University · Australia
Feb 2025 – Dec 2026
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Completed
BSc (Hons) Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
2017 – 2021
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Completed
Secondary Education
Kegalu Vidyalaya
Kegalle · Sri Lanka
Where the engineering path started
05 - Skills
Technical toolkit
Software, analysis methods and the professional skills that carry projects to completion.
Power System Analysis
Renewable Energy
Design & Engineering Tools
Project & Professional
06 - Contact
Let's build something that lasts
Open to graduate and early-career engineering roles in power systems and renewable energy across Australia.
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LocationAustralia
Available for new opportunities