Grid Electrical Engineer

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About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia's energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.

https://potentiaenergy.com.au/

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current operating portfolio currently comprises over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia, with construction underway on a further approximate 300MW of capacity. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 8GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Grid & Approvals, this role will lead the electrical design and delivery of renewable power projects across Australia. From feasibility studies to commissioning, you'll manage HV/MV/LV system design, oversee contractors, ensure compliance with AS/IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, and coordinate with suppliers for optimal equipment selection. Provide technical support through construction, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning while driving cost efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute/review/validate Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Design for Grid Connection and Approvals, and Detailed Design (drawings, ITPs, studies, reports) for renewable power plants.
• Preparing Technical Specifications for the design of High Voltage/Medium Voltage/Low Voltage Systems and procurement of parts.
• Ensuring the review and approval of technical documents issued by external design contractors and/or consultants and assuring full compliance with GPS, technical specifications, standards and codes.
• Manage and supervise third party engineers or external design services.
• Selecting optimal equipment for site and specific GPS or DA requirements and coordinating with suppliers/manufacturers and contractors as necessary.
• Review technical specifications, models, layouts and designs relevant to AS, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable industry standards.
• Attend design reviews meetings with Design Contractor, Supplier and Consultant.
• Supports the Design to Cost (DTC), Business Development (BD) Departments and Project Engineers (PE) for the estimation of project CAPEX, OPEX and time scheduling.
• Approve and supervise any necessary tests related to electrical equipment (FAT\SAT).
• Provide engineering support to safety in design, energisation, system commissioning and R2 testing, and perform site inspection during the construction phase of projects.
• Review lessons-learned and identify improvements in existing products, procedures, and processes.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years or more of experience in design and construction of power plants, substations
• Experience working on multiple projects across the Australia that contains large scale renewable energy generation (Solar Farms, Wind Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems etc.)
• Experience performing design activities with other members of multi-disciplined project team
• Preferred experience using design tools such as DigSILENT, ETAP, CYMCAP or similar
• Experience in construction activities - engineering support, specification, and schedule monitoring, testing, and commissioning
• Preferred Knowledge in Protection, Earthing, Metering and Control Systems for High Voltage Substation
• Preferred knowledge in Grid Connection Studies, Load Flow Assessment, Generator Performance Standards, Harmonics Analysis, AEMO Registration, R2 testing.
• Preferred ability to interface electrical design with T/NSPs
• Knowledge of National Electricity Rules, AS standards and IEC Engineering Standards, IEEE and ANSI Engineering Standards.

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we're committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you're in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesRenewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing and Services for Renewable Energy

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