Job Title: Grid Connection Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne, working on a leading international project with clear career progression development path.
* Be based in Sydney or Melbourne
* Be part of a leading international Developer
* Clear career progression development path
About the Role
This role will report to the Head of Grid, Australia, and will involve:
* Providing technical expertise in relation to all aspects of the NEM grid connection process and supporting clients' Solar PV and Energy Storage project pipeline through feasibility development, commissioning, and operational phases
* Working closely with development colleagues to identify suitable locations for new Solar PV, BESS, or Hybrid projects and incorporating power systems analysis and congestion modelling to support decision making for new opportunities
* Specifying high-level design for Solar PV, standalone BESS, and Hybrid projects to optimise project configurations and providing technical guidance to Development and Finance teams to ensure optimised project configurations
* Managing the Connection Application Process (R0) for multiple projects across several NEM jurisdictions and ensuring that projects are progressed in a timely manner
* Undertaking all aspects of Model Acceptance, Benchmarking, and GPS compliance studies including Steady State, Dynamic, and Power Quality analysis using PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, and PSCAD EMTP software packages as required
* Pro-actively managing relationships with project stakeholders including NSPs, AEMO, Electrical Designer Contractors, and OEMs
* Appointing and managing external power systems consultants for the delivery of Connection Application Packages and undertaking internal due diligence assessments prior to submission to NSPs/AEMO
* Engaging with NSPs to negotiate optimised connection strategies for Solar PV, standalone BESS, and Hybrid projects to ensure cost-effective connections at both transmission and distribution levels
* Negotiating Generator Performance Standards and technical aspects of Connection Agreements to ensure positive project outcomes
Requirements
To be successful for this role, you will need:
* Degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering/HV Power System Engineering or related discipline
* 5+ years experience working in a connections-focused environment within an Engineering Consultancy, Project Developer, NSP, or AEMO
* Site experience in Solar PV plants and/or high voltage substations is desirable but not essential
* Strong technical knowledge of the NER Chapter 5 process, with a proven track record of success in progressing wind/solar/BESS connections with NSPs and AEMO
* Excellent knowledge of power systems analysis software packages including PSS/E, PSCAD, and DigSilent PowerFactory as well as associated Python automation skills
* Knowledge of the AC and DC electrical design of Solar PV plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and grid connection methodologies
* Knowledge of HV electrical equipment, control systems, SCADA, protection, and metering
* Ability to manage external consultants for the delivery of design and study packages