Grid Connection Engineer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Powin Corporation Full time
We're Building the FutureEver want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?

About Powin:


Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system).

That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen.


Powin has distinct competitive advantages:
cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication.

Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.


Summary:


Our APAC Engineering team is growing, and we are seeking a Grid Connections Engineer to join our team, reporting directly to the Director of Applications Engineering.

This role is responsible for supporting our customers in understanding our solutions and obtaining Grid Connection for BESS systems within Australia and APAC.


Responsibilities and tasks:
Liaising with customers and their grid-connection consultants to ensure they have all the necessary information to efficiently progress the modelling, tuning and analysis, and reporting to support the grid connection process
Engage with NSPs and AEMO to promote solutions and coordinate their requirements into project development
Develop functional requirements, interfaces, operating modes, constraints, etc.
for control of key plant that affect the GPS
Supporting project grid connections through the development phases in conjunction with our customer with the preferred solution
Conduct thorough assessments of BESS solutions to ensure compliance with NER generator performance standards for grid connections
Oversee grid modelling studies conducted by third parties, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed
Perform preliminary modelling and assessments, optimising grid connections for efficiency
Manage and provide essential input into R0, R1 and R2 documents, technical information, and project-specific documentation when required
Collaborate closely with design teams to develop key elements affecting grid connections, such as voltage control strategies and plant performance curves
Ensure compliance with existing and emerging NEM grid connection standards and requirements, particularly in BESS GPS Registration and Cybersecurity (AESCF)
Design and negotiate R2 Testing regimes for each project, ensuring rigorous performance evaluation
Effectively manage stakeholders from various backgrounds to ensure successful grid connections, attending meetings and providing detailed progress reports

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent/relevant field
Australian working rights as a permanent resident or Citizen of Australia
5+ years' work experience and/or a minimum of 3 projects, actively involved in obtaining an offer to connect projects over 10 MW
Experience working with grid-connection consultants
Demonstrated understanding of NER, AEMO and NSP requirements relating to connection applications, including AESCSF
Understanding of PSSE and PSCAD modelling requirements for the grid-connection process, including R0, R1 and R2 assessment processes (this role does not require PSS/E or PSCAD modelling)
Expertise in reviewing grid connection compliance designs
Extensive NEM grid connection experience, particularly in BESS GPS
Commissioning experience is highly regarded
Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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