Senior Power Systems Engineer
Role Overview
Reporting to the Connections Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and grid connection applications through to commissioning, model validation and operational support.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, AEMO and network service providers to deliver successful connection outcomes for some of Australia's most significant renewable energy projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across the full project lifecycle.
- Deliver power system studies, technical assessments and grid connection documentation to support successful connection and compliance outcomes.
- Work closely with AEMO, network service providers, consultants and project teams to navigate connection requirements and technical approvals.
- Provide engineering leadership during commissioning, testing, model validation and energisation activities.
- Support operational assets by resolving power system performance issues and ensuring ongoing compliance with grid obligations.
- Contribute technical expertise to project development, bids and strategic initiatives that support the growth of our renewable energy portfolio.
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in power systems engineering within renewable generation, transmission or distribution.
- Strong experience with power system modelling tools including PSSE, PSCAD and/or PowerFactory.
- Experience with AEMO grid connection processes and interactions with DNSPs/TNSPs.
- Knowledge of inverter-based resources including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
- Strong technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
- Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites, as required.
- Current member status as RPEQ and RPEV or eligible for membership
- Current Australian driver’s license.
- As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
Qualifications
- Experience with AEMO grid connection processes and interactions with DNSPs/TNSPs.
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