PSCAD Engineer

OPUS TR; Western Australia; Ibrido; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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OPUS TR is seeking a PSCAD Power Systems Engineer to support utility-scale renewable energy and storage projects across the National Electricity Market in Australia. You will grow into leading complex connection and compliance activities for renewable generation, BESS, and hybrid energy systems.

You will lead PSCAD modelling, grid studies, GPS development, and coordination with AEMO, DNSPs, and TNSPs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliant generation assets and successful connection

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in power systems engineering and grid connections.
• Strong modelling capability with PSCAD, PSS/E and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.

Mansioni

• Lead grid connection studies and GPS development.
• Perform PSCAD modelling and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Engage with AEMO, DNSPs and TNSPs throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical responses to network service providers and regulators.
• Support generator registration and compliance obligations under NER.
• Contribute to commissioning planning and execution.

Conoscenze

Power systems engineering

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Descrizione del lavoro

PSCAD Power Systems Engineer

We are partnering with an engineering consultancy & asset owner to deliver utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM). We are seeking an experienced PSCAD Engineer to grow and develop in this space. Grow into a position to lead complex connection and compliance activities for renewable generation, BESS, hybrid energy systems, and major industrial projects.

This is an opportunity to take a role on high-profile projects while working with some of the industry's leading power systems specialists.

Eventually, you will be responsible for leading grid connection studies, Generator Performance Standards (GPS) development and negotiation, PSCAD modelling, compliance assessments, and stakeholder engagement throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Working closely with developers, network service providers, and AEMO, you will play a key role in securing successful connection outcomes and ensuring ongoing compliance of generation assets.

PSCAD & Power Systems Studies

• Develop, validate and maintain detailed EMT models using PSCAD.
• Perform advanced power system studies including
• Review OEM PSCAD models for inverters, wind turbines, battery systems, STATCOMs and HVDC equipment.
• Support model validation and acceptance processes with AEMO and network service providers.
• Support technical engagement with AEMO, TNSPs and DNSPs throughout the connection approval process.
• Coordinate technical responses to network service providers and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support generator registration and compliance obligations under the National Electricity Rules (NER).
• Support commissioning planning and execution.
• Review R1 and R2 validation activities.
• Develop and maintain Generator Management Plans (GMPs).
• Assess operational performance against GPS obligations.
• Support compliance reporting and ongoing regulatory requirements.

About You Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in power systems engineering and grid connections.
• Strong modelling experience capability using:
• PSCAD
• PSS®E
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory

This is for your, if you thrive in technically complex environments, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and enjoy mentoring engineers while helping shape Australia's energy transition.

• Work on some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence major energy transition projects across the NEM.