Grid Modelling Engineer – Large Scale Utilities

SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Grid Modelling Engineer in our Large-Scale team. The position is hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our North Sydney Head Office or our Brisbane office.

Due to continued business activity in the utility scale solar & storage market, SMA Australia has identified the need for a Grid Modelling Engineer to assist with the engineering and grid connection process in Australia. The role interacts with both SMA local and SMA German colleagues, supporting consultants, developers, and utilities as they undertake Grid Modelling seeking final connection approval, thus helping to facilitate quality sale and connection of SMA Solar and Storage inverters.

About the role:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing Key relationship involved with the grid connection process
• Support local Grid Modelling consultants
• Support customers undertaking RMS and EMT Grid Modelling studies and R2 validation
• Maintain and update SMA grid models for distribution within Australia
• Cooperation with SMA Germany to further develop models
• Analyse PSS/e model source code with respect to identified problems in modelling to identify possible solutions
• Prepare site parameters for commissioning based on model performance

What’s in it for you:

We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. KPIs apply with variable bonus reward and recognition programs.

About You:

• Tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering- specialising in Control Systems OR Computer Science
• At least 3 years’ Experience in Grid Modelling performance
• Working knowledge of modelling using PSS®E & PSCAD
• Knowledge of the connections process for Generators under the National Electricity Rules (Australia)
• Experience with NER (National Electricity Rules) and GPS (Generator Performance Standards)
• Experience with AEMO model assessment and validation
• Renewable energy industry experience in either Utility scale, Wind or Solar.
• Knowledge/experience using PowerFactory or Matlab
• Analytical and solution oriented
• Urge to learn from on-the-job training
• Willing to work as part of the team.
• Excellent English - the working language is English and it is expected that the job holder is capable of writing e-mails, holding discussions and reading documentation to a business fluent level

About Us

SMA Solar Technology are a global renewable energy pioneer, facilitating access to clean energy through state-of-the-art technology. SMA has 40 years of expertise and passion in renewables to drive the worlds energy transition. We are a diverse and global organisation.

SMA Group employs nearly 4000 people globally, with more than 500 focused on research and development to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology. SMA Australia is a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, a dynamic and entrepreneurial team of over 100 people from a wide range of cultural, education, and employment backgrounds.

We value team spirit, performance and trust. Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future?

This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

Please submit:

• a concise resume including your qualifications, accomplishments, work history (if any), and engineering experience to date
• Include a cover letter summarising why you are the best candidate for this position, using examples from your academic and work experience to date.
• Include a copy of your academic transcript.