In this position you will join our Energy business, with a focus on supporting the decarbonisation revolution, and in particular decarbonisation of the WA resource and utility energy systems.
You will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that 'bring ideas to life' for our clients across all types of energy infrastructure - from developing connection asset for new power projects such as large-scale renewable power generation and large energy storage projects.
We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and, it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life'.
* Advise our clients on the network planning and connection of renewable power generation projects, energy storage projects, islanded grids and transmission level power networks operation
* join one of the largest Australian community of specialists in grid scale renewable power generation and energy storage, and in mining rail and fleet decarbonisation, to work collaboratively across the business and with clients bringing diverse skillsets together and innovation to complex problems
* be responsive to client's needs and have a reputation for quality and timely advice, providing planning advice to our clients on their power generation assets operation and development
* lead the industry with the deployment of innovative projects in the energy storage and inverters-based generation markets in an increasingly challenging technical environment
We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.
* conduct Transmission Line route selection and feasibility studies
* assist in developing conceptual design specifications, plan and profiles including, insulator selection, design criteria, conductor selection and basis of design
* provide project and technical support for current internal projects and greenfield prospects and actively participate in development activities, including meeting with renewables, visiting landowners, and associated design activities.
What we are looking for:
* Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also be degree qualified and have post-graduation experience in a transmission and distribution role, as a consultant or as a developer/owner/contractor.
* You have an electrical engineering background with prior experience in industry standard line design software. Understanding of structural and civil design of steel and lattice towers for high voltage transmission lines in the transmission utilities / electricity sector would be well regarded.
* You are conversant in the design of transmission assets at 132 kV level and above. Experience in NWIS power systems and/or SWIS power systems is a plus.
* You are capable of producing requirements for electrical hardware and check assembly drawings in accordance with Client specifications.
* HV / LV / Third party co-ordination experience will be desirable
* Previous consultancy experience including direct engagement with clients will be a plus in this role. Site and practical experience are also valued experience for this role.
* Transmission Line Construction and Commissioning experience will be viewed favourably
* Exposure and understanding of insulation coordination and Electromagnetic Compliance requirements will be seen as beneficial.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?