Senior Power System Engineer

ACEREZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEREZ is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer (Power System Studies) to prepare, analyse, and report on power system network studies for integrating wind, solar, and battery projects within the Central-West Orana REZ. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to model generation and BESS connections to the REZ network and the NEM.

Based in Australia, the role can be Sydney or Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power and Control).
• 7-10 years experience with control integration and compliance assessment of synchronous machines, and renewable projects (Wind, Solar, BESS).
• Experience on generator connection studies in PSS/E and PSCAD for renewable and synchronous projects.
• Understanding of the NER and how it applies to generation connection.
• Experience using automation tools in Python for PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Understanding or experience with NEM studies in PSS/E.
• Knowledge of wider network studies, power system dynamics, stability and control.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and assess dynamic generator or synchronous machine models in PSS/E or PSCAD.
• Run power system studies, analyse and document results.
• Fault find and solve issues within network models and software.
• Prepare technical reports as required.
• Assess generators to meet performance standards.
• Tune control systems for inverter-based generation and synchronous machines.
• Understand generator performance standards and how to assess them.
• Study power system stability characteristics and identify them.
• Conduct system performance analyses and simulations using PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Produce and present technical reports; collaborate to deliver timely results.

Skills

Power system studies

Generator performance assessment

Control integration

Python automation

PSS/E

PSCAD

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power and Control)

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Python

Job description

Introduction

ACEREZ is a consortium, comprised of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy which has been appointed Network Operator by EnergyCo to design, deliver, operate and maintain the transmission line network for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ).

The new transmission infrastructure, which will combine high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and related infrastructure, will enable generators such as solar and wind farms and energy storage providers in the CWO REZ to connect to the electricity grid, providing a reliable supply of clean, affordable electricity for households and businesses across NSW while helping to meet the state’s newly legislated Net Zero targets.

Description

The Opportunity

The Senior Power System Engineer (Power System Studies) will be responsible for preparing, analysing and reporting on power system network studies for the integration of wind and solar generation and battery projects to the planned renewable energy zone. This role will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of power engineers to integrate a large amount of generation and BESS projects to the planned REZ network and the NEM. This includes generator performance assessment, control integration, network studies and a range of complex power system considerations.

THIS ROLE CAN BE BASED AT EITHER OUR SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE OFFICES.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and assess dynamic generator or synchronous machine models in either PSS/E or PSCAD
• Run power system studies, analyse and document results
• Fault find and problem solve elements within network models and software
• Prepare technical reports as required
• Undertake and report on the assessment of generators to meet the performance standards
• Control systems tuning for inverter-based generation and synchronous machines
• Understand the generator performance standards and how to assess them
• Knowledge of power system stability characteristics, how to study and identify them
• Ability to conduct system performance analysis and simulations using tools such as PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Technical report writing skills
• Ability to collaborate within the engineering team to deliver results, reports and analysis in a timely manner.

Skills and Experiences

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or higher), majoring in Power and Control
• 7-10 years experience with control integration and compliance assessment of synchronous machines, and renewable projects (including Wind, Solar and BESS). Expected to be able to provide technical guidance and review work of other engineers.
• Demonstrated experience working on and performing generator connection studies in PSS/E and PSCAD for a range of renewable and synchronous projects.
• Understanding of the NER and how it applies to generation connection
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and using automation tools in python for PSS/E and PSCAD
• Understanding or experience with NEM studies in PSS/E
• Understanding the importance of wider network studies and familiarity with power system dynamics, stability and control.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to creating a supportive workplace together.