Technical Lead – Power Systems Studies

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jacobs Full time
Unlock Your Potential as a Technical Lead – Power Systems Studies

At Jacobs, we're committed to delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of power systems. As a Technical Lead – Power Systems Studies, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to delivering power system studies projects, driving innovation, and leading our efforts in ANZ and beyond.

With a strong pedigree in end-to-end power system design, encompassing generation, transmission, distribution, renewables, battery energy storage, and emerging hydrogen technologies, you'll collaborate with a team of highly experienced engineers and project managers to drive technical excellence, mentor the next generation of engineers, and expand our business horizons in the power sector.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical aspects of modelling, analysis, and design of electrical power systems
  • Provide expert technical advisory and engineering services for grid-connected and off-grid power generation systems
  • Deliver high-quality technical reports and documentation adhering to client and Jacobs guidelines
  • Foster client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams to provide technical due diligence support for transactions
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams to provide impactful strategic advice that considers the risk and reward for undertaking a variety of actions
  • Collaborate on projects across Western Australia, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, and SE Asia
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill development
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with additional qualifications in power systems engineering highly regarded
  • CPEng or actively working towards obtainment
  • Minimum 15 years industry experience (consulting preferable)
  • Experience working with distributed energy resources (especially wind, solar, and BESS) in the National Electricity Grid
  • Experience modelling &/or reviewing system planning outputs from PSS/E, Digsilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, etc &/or manipulating these packages using programming languages such as Python
  • Familiarity with Australian and international safety and electrical rules, regulations, and standards
  • Strong understanding of power system studies including generator performance standard studies, transient stability, fault analysis, load flow, protection design, and an ability to assess power quality issues
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience in proposal development and strategic pursuits
  • Analytical mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process. Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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