High-Performance Grid Engineer Professional

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vestas Full time

Specialist | Full-Time | Engineering

Vestas New Zealand is expanding its Power Plant Solution department, seeking skilled Engineers, Lead Engineers, and Specialists to join their team. This dynamic team oversees all grid aspects during the sales/construction/service phase of projects in APAC.

You will collaborate with a team of engineering professionals across the region, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive and compliant grid solutions. The role encompasses technical and stakeholder management from presales through to service on multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Support power system studies to define wind farm generator performance standards and develop wind farm control system functional design specifications and reactive plant requirements.
  • Review Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing, and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements for grid connection compliance.
  • Evaluate grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas in a timely, safe, and high-quality manner.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved on time.
  • Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment and control systems.
  • Conduct generator performance standards compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site-based personnel.
  • Engage and maintain power systems engineering consultancies when required.
  • Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers.
  • Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical, and risk meetings, workshops, and reviews.
  • Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs), and payment claims.
  • Review tender specifications.

Competencies:

  • A significant background in undertaking grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE, and Powerfactory, interpreting, comprehending, and communicating simulation study performance to demonstrate compliance with relevant performance standards and real-world performance.
  • Extensive experience with PSCAD, PSSe, and Powerfactory.
  • Experience in the electricity generation sector.
  • Develop standardized grid solution and design within Vestas plant/product specifications and contractual obligations.
  • Ensure technical quality during implementation of proposed grid solutions and design through review of key documents and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain technical-quality processes and methodologies, including review procedures and checklists.
  • Development of technical expertise and competence within the regional grid team by conducting formal and informal training and documenting technical knowledge base.
  • Interface for internal cross-functional collaboration between Vestas regional and global teams.
  • Interface for external stakeholder collaboration to support Vestas in developing and supporting the wider renewable industry.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
  • Global career progression prospects.
  • Excellent career development opportunities both nationally and globally.
  • A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
  • Flexible workplace arrangements.
  • Paid primary carers leave.
  • Paid secondary carers leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

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