Power Systems Engineer Job Opportunity
The Vestas Australia team is seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Engineer to join their dynamic and innovative team in Queensland.
This challenging role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of power systems projects, including wind farm generator performance standards, grid connection deliverables, and balance of plant system reviews.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in power systems engineering, with expertise in tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory. They will also possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members.
The ideal candidate will be able to interpret complex grid code requirements, analyze power systems data, and provide high-quality solutions that meet or exceed industry standards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate power systems engineers on multiple projects to define wind farm generator performance standards
* Support resource management, resolve technical queries, address customer inquiries, and collaborate with internal stakeholders
* Develop wind farm control system functional design specifications and reactive power plant requirements
* Model and simulate Wind and Hybrid Power Plants, including PV and Battery Energy Storage
* Review and assess the performance, efficiency, and reliability of balance of plant systems specific to renewable energy projects
* Identify and resolve issues and inefficiencies within balance of plant systems
* Review Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawings, and document submissions against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, and Vestas' contractual requirements from a grid connection perspective
* Manage grid connection deliverables to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality delivery
Requirements:
* Bachelors' / Masters' degree specializing in power systems with minimum 10+ years industry experience or PhD in power systems or power electronics with minimum 6+ years industry experience
* Expert user of PSCAD, PSS/E, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory
* Basic level of experience in small signal analysis tools such as SSAT advantageous
* Expert level developer and user of Python automation scripts for Power Systems analysis tools
* Proven experience in mentoring and developing less experienced team members
* Able to understand and interpret complex grid code requirements
* Proven track record in power systems modeling and analysis along with expert level knowledge in hybrid plant analysis, weak grid analysis, and system strength impact assessment
* Product knowledge of STATCOMs/ synchronous condensers/ SVCs /HVDC system design and control/ BESS systems advantageous
* Analytical mindset with ability to identify and solve problems
* Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
* Experience in wind and or other renewable industries preferred