Senior Power Systems Engineer

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About this role
The candidate would fit into an established technical consulting team based in Brisbane, working with a broader cohort of regionally based energy professionals. Working on a range of Australian and international assignments in the energy and renewable power sector from small scale generation to utility sized generation and storage. Technology would cover solar PV, battery energy storage, offshore/onshore wind, pumped hydro energy storage, and hydrogen.

Relevant workstreams would cover power systems studies, grid connection modelling, renewable energy studies, and front-end engineering design. 
The candidate would be primarily involved in network modelling (steady state and dynamic) associated with the preparation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS); Releasable User Guides (RUG) and other technical documentation associated with the submission of Connection Agreements and Generator Registrations on behalf of generators who wish to connect to the National Energy Market(NEM).
The candidate would need a high degree of flexibility to work on a variety of projects and workstreams. The candidate will work under supervision with a high degree of autonomy.    

What will I do?

• Build rapport and networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Gain a good understanding of customer needs.
• Project Management: meeting deadlines, monitoring budgets and controlling expenditure to meet financial targets in your own area;
• Represent Arup at internal and external events and you may be responsible for designing and delivering activities and projects which impact the business;
• Responsible for the performance and development of others through providing guidance, training, direction and feedback.

What will I bring?

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with approximately 7+ years of industry experience;
• Approximately 3 years of power system modelling experience
• Experience undertaking Network modelling associated with the preparation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS); Releasable User Guides (RUG) for Solar farms and wind farms
• Experience performing Due Diligence studies on behalf of Network Service Providers (NSPs) and AEMO to assess Connection Agreement and
• Generator Registration applications.
• Relevant experience with Python, PSCAD, PSSE and Powerfactory 
• Relevant industry experience in power systems studies for large scale generation and storage 
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
• Enthusiasm to develop technical and commercial knowledge outside of thermal generation sector by working on projects in the renewables, waste & resources and utilities sectors would be advantageous.
   

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. 
Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. 
Birthday leave
Annual leave loading
Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
International mobility opportunities
Insurances (life & income protection)
Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans  
Novated car lease
Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov at helen.pakhomov@arup.com

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