Electrical Engineer, GRID

Vestas Australia has an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Grid Expert. Australian Grid is challenging and equally interesting to work on. Vestas Australia is expanding tremendously and your skill set and experience will help build a sustainable future. 

The Grid team manages all grid aspects during the sales/ construction/ service phases of the projects across Asia pacific focusing in Australia and New Zealand.

Working with a team of engineering professionals across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams delivering competitive and compliant grid solutions. The role will encompass technical and resource management throughout the construction phase, managing the grid compliance and balance of plant processes on multiple projects

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Responsibilities

• Prepare project specific grid compliance test plan noting the requirements, and with an understanding of plant limitations. 
• Prepare test schedules for the different grid compliance testing activities with consideration to the project schedules.
• Prepare site specific functional design specification for the park level controller and wind turbine generators based on the computer models, and the agreed generator performance standards. 
• Coordinate with the NSP/TSO and undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, and model validation (R2) testing whilst liaising with site based personnel and operators (NSP/TSO/Customer).
• Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop site specific requirements . 
• Coordinate activities with the internal stakeholders on modelling and study aspects.
• Ensure high quality grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are submitted on time.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection/compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Engage and manage power systems engineering consultancies when required.
• Discuss with internal stakeholders and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. 
• 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.
• Support Electrical Engineer in their day to day work with grid compliance aspectsation (RFIs) and payment claims
• Review tender specifications.

Qualifications

•  Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems
•  5+ years of experience in power systems operations, grid compliance/electrical testing or power system analysis.

Competencies

•  Ability to engage and manage consultants in a construction environment - tier one company experience valued.
• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment.
• Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be highly valued.
• Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling highly valued.
• Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools desirable.
• Substation electrical design well regarded.
• Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Experience working in high pressure environment

What we offer

•Excellent career development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
•A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
•Flexible workplace arrangements
•13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
•3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
•Employee Assistance Program

Additional information

• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role. 
• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. 

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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