Principal Power Systems Engineer

Middleton Group
is an Australian owned and operated consultancy, with a team of engineers and project managers, who thrive on solving complex power and energy challenges through innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence. We specialise in all the major engineering market segments including transportation, sustainable energy, industrial and power utilities.

Our services include:

• Strategy and planning
• Design and engineering
• Project management and delivery
• Operations and maintenance

We believe it is our responsibility to create a sustainable energy future for our communities. We understand that it is incumbent upon every individual within our organisation to help our local industry partners and communities to move toward sustainable power usage and renewable energy.

At Middleton Group, we aim to develop future leaders for the industry in a collaborative environment and strive to create an exceptional place to work for our people. Working with us, you will benefit from:

• Varied and challenging work
• Ongoing training and development
• Leadership opportunities
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Supportive and nurturing working policies

The Role

Middleton Group is looking for a driven principal power systems engineer to lead Middleton Group's developing grid connection team. The principal power systems engineer is responsible for expert technical leadership of generator and grid connection projects including power systems modelling studies and analysis for new solar farm, wind farm, BESS and hybrid generator connections throughout Australia, using tools such as PSSE, PSCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.

Responsibility

• Proven track record of successful grid connections (R0, R1 and R2) within Australia with diverse generation technologies.
• An expert in the use / application of DigSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E, including coaching and supporting junior team members to create grid connection application packs.
• Thorough understanding of the generator connection process in Australia (Chapter 5 and 5A) and the obligations of each party (NSPs, AEMO, Proponent etc).
• An expert in one or more generator technologies such as synchronous (steam, hydro, gas etc) or asynchronous (solar PV, wind, BESS etc).
• The new leader of the power systems modelling team within Middleton Group, with ultimate responsibility for project sales and delivery.

Technical Depth & Breadth

• Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge along with ingenuity and creativity, as evidenced in previous generator grid connection projects.
• Deep understanding of common technical errors in the generator studies field – apply this understanding to the internal review of work completed by the power systems modelling team.
• Broad knowledge about the design and operation of systems outside of their specialty (for example, primary, control & protection etc)

Guidance / Initiative

• Acts independently at the top organizational level with outcomes reviewed by top company management.
• Sets goals for themselves and the team to win and deliver exceptional grid connection study packages.

Communication / Interpersonal Skills

• An expert in discussing and negotiating access standards with NSPs and AEMO, including creating concise and convincing reports and technical memos to provide justification.
• Take the lead in difficult conversations with project stakeholders through to resolution.
• Approachable by junior team members and clients alike. Understand client needs and provide convincing proposals to secure projects. Support the team to deliver to the clients need.

Personal Attributes

• Values driven
• Committed to nurturing a people focussed culture based on care, respect and accountability
• People Focussed
• Demonstrates genuine care for staff well-being and development, fostering a supportive work culture.
• Growth Mindset
• Seeks and embraces opportunities for development, innovation and improvement
• Engagement & Collaboration Focussed
• Connects and inspires collaborative teamwork across Middleton Group, leading a culture of celebration and fostering an environment of engagement and collaboration

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) + minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Middleton Group values workforce diversity and inclusion. In line with this, we strongly encourage applications from people with different backgrounds including but not limited to female leaders as part of our commitment to improving diversity at the executive level.

Location

Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Workplace flexibility is important to us, and we are open to discussion on what balance works for you.

Applications are reviewed as they are submitted so we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. If we find our perfect candidate the position may be filled before the advertisement is closed.