Senior Planning Engineer – Programmed Maintenance Services – Bentley WA
This is an initial 12‐month contract with an indefinite pipeline of work. It is a Monday to Friday, 40‐hour a week role that emphasizes work‐life balance.
The Role
You'll primarily be responsible for:
* Undertaking system studies to facilitate power system development and connection of new loads and generators to the system, including steady‐state and dynamic modelling of power systems.
* Undertaking Renewable Energy Connection Assessments.
* Developing satisfactory solutions for customers.
* Developing short‐medium term capacity plans and assisting with load and circuit development planning.
* Conducting high‐level financial analysis of feasible options as required from time to time.
* Ensuring planning guidelines, criteria and standards are followed and ensuring the upkeep of system planning models.
* Developing trusted and valued relationships with regions and other internal stakeholders.
* Assisting in the technical modelling skills development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Your Background
* Significant experience working in a system planning role with a focus on energy systems (generation, transmission, and distribution) planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
* Well‐developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Business and financial analysis evaluation principles and methodologies.
* Commercial aspects of the energy industry, including a general understanding of major energy purchase/supply contracts.
* Energy systems technology, including renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
* Expert application of power system load flow and dispatch modelling.
* Expert application of power system dynamic modelling using RMS and EMT simulations.
* Proficiency in using asset databases and systems, and Microsoft Excel.
* Provision of a police clearance prior to starting and unrestricted work rights in Australia.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
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