Electrical Transmission Specialist

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RWE AG Full time

RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd., Melbourne

To secure this position, you will require a strong background in power system engineering with a focus on renewable energy. We offer an attractive salary of around $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

  • Company Overview: RWE Renewables Australia is one of the country's leading renewable energy businesses, operating 2 solar farms and 1 grid scale battery. Our team of experts is responsible for managing the grid connection process, including modelling and studies for our projects in Australia.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide technical direction and guidance for connection strategies, ensuring compliance with the National Electricity Market (NEM) requirements.
  2. Support the development team in identifying opportunities to optimize grid connection issues early on, shaping projects accordingly.
  3. Design and implement complex modelling, developing templates and scripts that meet business goals and integrate with other workstreams.
  4. Perform load flow assessments to identify thermal and stability-related grid limitations.
  5. Manage grid connection work streams for generator performance and compliance matters, including GPS negotiation and connection agreements.
  6. Supervise OEM/ EPC contractors during commissioning tests, ensuring registration, R2 validation, and handover to operations.
  7. Evaluate suggested control parameters to achieve optimal operational strategy required by RWE, in compliance with the Grid Protection Standard (GPS).
  8. Prepare generator registration applications for AEMO registrations and generation licenses.
  9. Communicate project risks associated with connection activities, record mitigation strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders.
  10. Work closely with development and engineering teams to ensure electrical plant models accurately reflect plant design and identify any issues early on.
  11. Support due diligence processes for project acquisition opportunities.
  12. Maintain grid compliance throughout the asset's operational stages, facilitating communication with AEMO and NSPs, and managing potential non-compliances.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in modelling power systems within renewable energy projects in the NEM.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, transmission networks, and power system operations, modelling, and analysis.
  • Experience with electrical power system modelling and analysis tools, such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and Python.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.


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