AddressThe Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Grid Connections Engineer to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne on a full-time/permanent basis.
Reporting to the Head of Grid Connections, you will be responsible for managing the connections process for on-grid and off-grid power generation and energy storage projects including thermal generation, renewable and energy storage systems and any load connections.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform various power systems studies including dynamic and static simulations on SMIB and MMIB cases in PSSE, PSCAD and PowerFactory
- Maintain relationships with OEMs, AEMO, Grid Consultants and the Network Service Providers (NSPs).
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end Grid Connections process from early-stage connection concepts through to R2 completion.
- Work closely with the Energy Solutions and Infrastructure Delivery teams to ensure that connection progresses in accordance with the project development and delivery schedule.
- Ability to run power system studies independently and in alignment with project needs.
Your background
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia or equivalent experience (Mandatory)
- Hands on experience in PSSE, PSCAD and Pwer Factory
- Experience in power quality assessment (desirable, but not necessary)
- RPEQ, RPEV, RPEng certification (desirable)
- Extensive experience in the power generation and renewable energy sectors
- Knowledge of relevant Australian codes and statutory requirements
About the Team
The Infrastructure Engineering - Power team forms part of the Infrastructure Delivery division in APA, responsible for development and delivery of growth power projects across Australia.
With a strong pipeline of power projects, both on-grid and off-grid, the recently established Infrastructure Engineering – Power team is experiencing rapid growth. We are actively seeking new talent to complement our existing cadre of multi-disciplinary engineers.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Australia’s energy transition by supporting development and delivery of power generation projects, utilising wind, solar, battery and thermal technologies.
Working at APA
At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.
We employee more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.
We are APA
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.
We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.
As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.
We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.
We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.
Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!
We’d love to hear from you.
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.
Role closes Sunday, 9 June 2024. Role Reference Number JR385PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
