Lead Grid Connection Engineer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fluence Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Grid Connection Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into the grid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough assessments of BESS solutions to ensure compliance with National Electricity Market (NEM) generator performance standards for grid connections.
  • Oversee grid modelling studies conducted by third parties for BESS system grid connections, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed.
  • Perform preliminary modelling and assessments, including Maximum Annual Throughput (MATs), to optimize grid connections.
  • Manage and provide essential R1 and R2 documents, technical information, and project-specific documentation when required.
  • Collaborate closely with design teams to develop key design elements affecting grid connections, such as voltage control strategies and plant performance curves.
  • Review and guide BESS and Balance of Plant (BoP) designs for compliance with Grid Protection Scheme (GPS) and Registration requirements.
  • Offer valuable input and support to the Global Product Management Group.
  • Design and negotiate R2 Testing regimes for each project, ensuring rigorous performance evaluation.
  • Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure timely and effective R2 Testing.
  • Effectively manage stakeholders from various backgrounds (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory, etc.) to ensure timely and successful grid connections. This includes attending meetings and providing detailed progress reports.
  • Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary Power System Simulator (PSS) and OEM dynamic models.
  • Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with NEM generator performance standards.
  • Available to travel to site as required.
Secondary Responsibilities
  • Conduct feasibility and locational studies using dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.
  • Assist technical teams in qualifying and validating new inverter makes/models when required, including assessment of dynamic models for GPS compliance.
  • Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to develop innovative Power Quality (PQ) solutions.
Requirements
  • Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems.
  • Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng) highly valued.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - experience with tier one companies highly valued.
  • Expertise in reviewing grid connection compliance designs.
  • Extensive NEM grid connection experience, particularly in BESS GPS and Registration.
  • Proficiency in generator and power systems modelling, with specific experience in modelling BESS assets.
  • Strong familiarity with PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory software.
  • Experience in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PQ and OEM dynamic models.
  • Knowledge of substation electrical design is highly regarded.
  • Proven experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

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