Senior Power Systems Engineer: Grid Connection & Modelling Lead

SMARTER POWER SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne, VIC seeks a senior power systems engineer with proven experience in supporting grid connection applications in the NEM. You will tackle a broad range of technical challenges and work with a team of experts to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities include grid connection studies, power system modelling with PSSE, PSCAD and PowerFactory, and preparing NSPs Grid Connection documents while coordinating with NSPs/AEMO and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Power Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience with GPS studies and grid connection applications in the NEM.
• Strong knowledge of National Electricity Rules and AEMO R1/R2 processes.
• Proficient in Python; FORTRAN knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grid connection studies and support power system modelling for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Collaborate with project developers, NSPs, investors, consultants, NSPs and AEMO to clarify project requirements and resolve modelling issues.
• Perform power system modelling (Dynamic and Steady-State) using PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory.
• Prepare NSPs Grid Connection application documents and technical reports; interface with clients and NSPs/AEMO for information gathering.

Skills

GPS studies

PSSE (PSS/E)

PSCAD

Python

FORTRAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSSE (PSS/E)

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne, VIC seeks a senior power systems engineer with proven experience in supporting grid connection applications in the NEM. You will tackle a broad range of technical challenges and work with a team of experts to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities include grid connection studies, power system modelling with PSSE, PSCAD and PowerFactory, and preparing NSPs Grid Connection documents while coordinating with NSPs/AEMO and project stakeholders.