Power system planning engineer

PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent.

We are partnered with a well-known utility organisation for the recruitment of a new Power System Planning Engineer.

This is a part-time casual position, working up to 25 hours per week. That means you'll have more of that most precious of commodities - free time.

The Role

• Undertake system studies to facilitate Power system development and connection of new loads and generators to the system, including steady state and dynamic modelling of Power systems.
• Undertake Renewable Energy Connection Assessments and the associated system studies.
• Engage with stakeholders and develop and project manage technical solutions.
• Prepare Short-Medium Term Capacity Planning and assist with Load and Circuits Development Planning
• Conduct high level financial analysis of feasible options as required from time to time.
• Follow planning guidelines, criteria and standards and update system planning models as required
• Participate in training and knowledge sharing activities within the team

Your BackgroundWe Are Seeking Candidates With

• Sound knowledge of energy systems (generation, transmission and distribution technology)
• Sound knowledge of energy system planning principles, energy system modelling and financial analysis evaluation principles.
• Sound knowledge of generation, transmission and distribution assets.
• Sound knowledge of renewable energy sources and inverter based generation
• System modelling experience
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Business and financial analysis evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Energy systems technology, including renewable energy and energy storage technologies
• Power system load flow and dispatch modelling
• Use of asset databases and systems, and Microsoft excel

You'll also need to supply a police clearance prior to starting and have unrestricted working rights.

The Company

This organisation has an amazing community focus. The work you do has a direct impact on local communities across the state.

They are based in Bentley nearby to Curtin University. There's free parking and public transport routes nearby, some good local coffee shops in the immediate vicinity and a 5 minute car trip to Waterford, Vic Park and plenty of other good spots to get your lunch or coffee fix.

They offer great flexibility including WFH Options, flexible start/finish times you have school drop offs/picks ups/family stuff going on - they have a real family friendly and supportive culture.

For further information, please contact Clint Dixon at ***********@persolkelly.com.au

Who Are We

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

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