Senior Engineer, Energy Transition & Grid Innovation

Transgrid; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Transgrid seeks a Senior Engineer to lead contracts for grid-forming batteries and provide expert power system modelling for system strength initiatives in NSW. You will engage with non-network proponents and support commercial negotiations, while guiding regulatory documentation and business cases.

The role requires extensive electricity industry experience, strong modelling skills in PSSE/PSCAD, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders and forums.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical experience in the electricity industry, including a strong background with electricity generation and new technologies such as grid-forming batteries.
• Power system modelling expertise and a deep understanding of inverter-based resource dynamics is valuable.
• A creative and collaborative approach – eager to guide the energy transition.
• A strong communicator – speak at industry forums and lead discussions with proponents, as well as being an effective writer.
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market including rules, regulations and government policies.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of contracts and technical specifications for non-network proponents (including grid-forming batteries).
• Guide or undertake power system modelling (PSSE/PSCAD) to assess needs and benefits for voltage waveform and fault current support.
• Guide technical and commercial feasibility of synchronous machine modifications and grid-forming batteries for system strength.
• Lead engagements with non-network proponents and support commercial negotiations.
• Guide market modelling to identify portfolios of system strength solutions and contracting decisions.

Skills

Grid-forming batteries

PSSE/PSCAD modelling

Power system modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Policy & regulations knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Commerce degree

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Transgrid seeks a Senior Engineer to lead contracts for grid-forming batteries and provide expert power system modelling for system strength initiatives in NSW. You will engage with non-network proponents and support commercial negotiations, while guiding regulatory documentation and business cases.

The role requires extensive electricity industry experience, strong modelling skills in PSSE/PSCAD, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders and forums.