Lead Engineer, Grid

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vestas Full time
Professional | Full-Time | Engineering

Vestas Australia is looking to every growing and the Power Plant Solution department is looking to welcome their next Lead Engineer within their team.

The team manages all grid aspects during the sales/construction/Service phase of the projects in APAC.

As a lead Engineer, you will be Working with a team of engineering professionals across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams delivering competitive and compliant grid solutions. The role will encompass technical and stakeholder management from presales all the way to service on multiple projects.

Power Solutions > VPS Region APAC> Power Plant Solutions APAC

Responsibilities:

•Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modeling department;

• Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing, and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, in addition to Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection compliance;

• Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely, safe and high-quality manner;

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved on time;

• Undertake and support the design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment, and control systems;

• Undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site-based personnel;

• Engage and manage power systems engineering consultancies when required;

• Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers;

• Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical, and risk meetings, workshops, and reviews;

• Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims

• Review tender specifications.

Qualification :

• Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng)

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems

Competencies:

• Ability to manage consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier-one companies valued

• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment;

• Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be highly valued

• Generator and power systems modeling - wind farm modeling is highly valued

• Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools

• Substation electrical design well regarded;

• Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities;

• Experience in a high-pressure environment

What We Offer:

• A strong safety culture

• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment

• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.

• Global career progression prospects.

Additional information:

• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing

Our Benefits
  • Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
  • Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
  • A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
  • Flexible workplace arrangements
  • 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
  • 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
    Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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    About Vestas
    Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
    Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
    With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
    Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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