Senior Electrical Connection Engineer (Generators)

• Permanent opportunity to work across a 9 or 10 day fortnight
• Opportunity in Brisbane (Newstead), Toowoomba, Rockhampton, or Townsville
• Starting salary - 9 day fortnight $164,752; 10 day fortnight $186,170 + 12.75% super

Looking for a fulfilling career that makes a difference? Apply to become a Senior Generator Stability Engineer with EQL today and work on generator stability assessments.Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland (EQL) you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.The Role:
Sitting within the Renewables & Distributed Energy group, the Senior Electrical Connection Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership as part of an expert team that delivers complex network stability and planning assessments of all new major loads, generators, and dynamic plant connected to the EQL network. You would play a key role in managing the energy transition to renewables and the integration of network owned power electronics including batteries.What does this look like day to day?You will be collaborating with key stakeholders, customers, and consultancies during key milestones, including supporting with the connection application, generator registration process, and the commissioning phase. This will include reviewing submissions, documentation, and dynamic models before completing your own independent assessment to ascertain whether they meet performance standards and regulations.You will be performing complex network analysis, assessing performance against regulatory requirements, supporting the development and evolution of policy, process, and regulation.With flexi-working and a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band from starts from $164,752 for 9 days and $186,170 for 10 days + 12.75% superannuation. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2020.For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.About You:In addition to your Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, you will also hold a RPEQ (or equivalent). You have a strong understanding of National Electricity Rules and the regulations we work within, as well as understanding the construction, maintenance, and operation of electricity distribution assets and systems.You will have experience with power system analysis packages such as PSS/E and PSCAD, and have experience with generator compliance, connection processes, and network planning studies.Finally, you have proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.What matters most to us is our values, We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.Why work with us? Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:

• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
• Strong 12.75% superannuation and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
• Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster if you choose this.
• Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
• A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
• A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
• Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business

If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, here’s how to apply:To apply follow the instructions via the BEGIN button. Please submit your application with your most recent resume. Please note, the application form will ask you to address the following question:

• Provide 1 example of your experience in performing stability studies with a focus on the performance of both synchronous and inverter based generation.

Applications will close at 5:00pm on Tuesday 28th May, 2024.For additional information on this role, or to further understand the recruitment process, please contact Lauren Gormley-Blears (Recruitment Advisor) via .We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland..