Address- Supporting Australia’s energy transformation
- Flexible & dynamic working environment
- Competitive salary and great benefits
- Based in Sydney (remote work is possible)
Who we are
Transgrid is at the forefront of Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. Our transmission infrastructure is the backbone of the National Electricity Market, and we are pursuing a nation-changing portfolio of infrastructure projects that will accelerate the decarbonisation of our economy.
Transgrid’s System Security Analysis team is a newly created team within Network Planning, responsible for designing the future power system to ensure safe and secure operation at up to 100% instantaneous renewables, with a focus on analysing and developing new infrastructure and services for system strength, inertia and voltage support.
The Opportunity
Are you a power system engineer, passionate about enabling the rapid transformation of Australia’s electricity system? Do you have experience in power system modelling and design, a creative mindset and a keen interest in new technologies like grid forming batteries?
We are hiring for an Engineer in the System Security Analysis team. The Engineer undertakes technical analysis to assess optimum solutions and technical requirements for system strength, inertia and voltage support and other stability issues, from equipment and services such as synchronous generators, synchronous condensers and grid forming batteries.
In this role, the Engineer will:
Undertake power systems analysis for system security, in particular undertaking the technical analysis behind Transgrid’s system strength RIT-T
- Have several years’ experience in PSCAD, PSSE and other modelling packages such as PowerFactory, Mudpack or SSAT
- Investigate and trial new technologies and services to provide system security throughout the energy transition, with an interest in and understanding of grid forming inverter capabilities. Liaise with proponents and equipment manufacturers to assess technical capabilities and costs.
- Have a creative mindset to support the assessment of the optimal portfolio of solutions for system security, assess the technical credibility of new technologies and support commercial negotiations with proponents
- Support the development and deployment of Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap, developing and implementing infrastructure, services, tools and systems to enable the secure operation of our network at up to 100% instantaneous renewable energy, with a focus on how Transgrid’s Network Planning team evolves to meet evolving system needs.
Skills & Experience
What we expect from you:
- Several years’ experience in power system and transmission planning
- Experience in the analysis and development of electricity transmission systems and modelling of renewable energy generators, batteries and synchronous machines, including expert in the use of PSCAD, PSSE, python and other software packages.
- Good understanding of synchronous and asynchronous generators operation and control
- Being familiar with small signal modelling is advantageous
- Knowledge of the National Electricity Market including rules and regulations
- Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and an interest in strategic and commercial aspects of delivering new technologies into the electricity system
- A creative and collaborative approach – eager to guide the planning of ‘the electricity system of the future’
- Effective written and verbal communication with a range of stakeholders including customers, suppliers, contractors, other technical experts and senior management
- Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Recognition & Reward
In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Applications close end of day Sunday 21st January 2024
Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.
Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.
