Renewable Energy and Grid Connection Expert

2 weeks ago

City of Greater Geelong, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Electricity Network Planning and Grid Connections Specialist

This is a key role combining your network planning expertise with your grid connections knowledge.

  • Leading the network planning activities associated with the development of Distribution Renewable Energy Zones (D-REZs) to accommodate embedded generators, storage, and large loads in AusNet's sub-transmission network
  • Undertaking comprehensive network planning processes to assess network capabilities (long & short-term), assess emerging limitations & issues such as network security, capacity, reliability, system strength, quality of supply, etc. and initiate actions to address them
  • Developing strategies and identifying opportunities that maximise the utilisation of our sub-transmission network (e.g., increasing load and generation connections)
  • Ongoing monitoring of 66kV generator (>1.5MW) compliance and initiation of necessary action to address non-compliances
  • Producing network investment plans and proposals for the regulated sub-transmission network
  • As a registered professional engineer, provide mentoring and coaching to other engineers within the team
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the network planning activities associated with the development of D-REZs to accommodate embedded generators, storage, and large loads in AusNet's sub-transmission network

Undertake comprehensive network planning processes to assess network capabilities (long & short-term), assess emerging limitations & issues such as network security, capacity, reliability, system strength, quality of supply, etc. and initiate actions to address them

Requirements:

Degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in the energy industry, preferably within utilities

Advanced technical knowledge and robust experience in electricity network planning

Strong knowledge and experience in end-to-end grid connection process including GPS (generator performance standards), R0, R1, and R2 processes, engineering studies, and network requirements associated with grid connection of embedded generators, storage, and large loads

Strong understanding of Chapter 5 and Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules (NER) and its application to network design, customer, and generator performance standards

Strong knowledge in power quality, system strength, power system stability, and control

Expert in using electricity network analysis tools or relevant software (such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and/or Sincal) and interpreting results

Experience and knowledge in run back schemes design and harmonic allocation

Critical thinking and the ability to problem solve and find new and unique solutions

What We Offer:

Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life

Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service

Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you

Perks: all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more

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