About the Company

I'm representing an established renewable energy asset owner, with an excellent reputation and strong pipeline of diverse technologies.

About the Role

You will support the existing grid connection team, to provide in house modelling (PSSE/PSCAD) for Wind/PV/BESS projects. You will have excellent leadership from recognized power systems leaders, leading to plenty of scope for career progression within the business. 

Responsibilities

• Power System Modeling: Prepare PSS/E NEM snapshots for grid connection studies and conduct in-house modeling for R0 and R1 phases.
• Site Prospecting: Assist in identifying new BESS, solar, and wind farm sites by performing PSS/E simulations, reviewing NSP reports, and analyzing AEMO’s Integrated System Plan.
• Connection Agreements: Assist in negotiating transmission connection agreements, including scope reviews and technical terms.
• Grid Connection Tools: Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop power system modeling and automation tools for R0, R1, and R2 studies.
• Regulatory Approvals: Support efforts to achieve NER 5.3.4A/B approval, Offer to Connect execution, and AEMO registration.
• GPS and Test Plans: Assist in developing GPS compliance assessments and R2 model validation test plans in collaboration with EPCs, OEMs, NSPs, and AEMO.
• Hold Point Testing: Provide RUG parameters, conduct simulations, support risk assessments, and compile hold point testing reports for NSP and AEMO submissions.

Skills & Experience

• Electrical engineering degree
• Ideally 2+ years using PSSE/PSCAD
• Good understanding of NER Chapter 5 and the overall grid connection processes
• Hold point testing experience advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to develop career in grid

Benefits

• Work for a leading asset owner
• Career development opportunities
• Support from a leading grid team
• Permanent, stable position
• Work from home flexibility
• Salary; $120-145k + super + bonus 

How to Apply

If you are interested and believe you have the required experience, please apply now with your updated CV and cover letter to Nathan Shackcloth.