System Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?The position of Systems Engineer ("SE") will be part of the growing Project Delivery Team and report to Manager of Project Delivery. The SE are responsible to oversee the Project Design (Electrical Design Package, Communication, and minor Software), Commissioning, and Technical Support of AC and DC electrical systems associated with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Applicant should have a solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering, project management and construction principals, as well as experience designing high power electrical systems. This position will be a member of Wartsila's internal and customer technical Subject Matter Expert Team for ESS Products and Projects and will work closely with the following group: Software Delivery, Product Delivery, Project Management, Commissioning Manager, and other various groups to ensure ESS projects fulfil customer functionality and contract requirements.Your main responsibilities are：

• Collaborates with the relevant team in the preparation and coordination of projects technical materials
• Establish and maintain the engineering, design criteria and applicable standards and specifications for the ESS project
• Interface with external product vendors to understand the specification(s) and function(s) of their product(s) and service(s)
• Specify appropriate system components, calculate component ratings and quantities, and create detailed bills-of material for energy storage projects
• Review detailed electrical plans produced by others and provide precise organized feedback in a timely manner
• Review project technical specifications and provide feedback to ensure that project requirements will be met
• Perform site visits and ESS field inspection in advance to check any risks from engineering side.
• Tier 2 project technical support for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel to domestic and international project sites and/or vendors (Approx. 10 - 15%), should reside close to a major airport.

As a minimum, Electrically proficient in:

• Using ETAP / Powerfactory Software
• Conducting Load Flow, Short Circuit and Arc Flash Calculation
• AC / DC Cable Loss Calculation

You will shine in this role when you have:

• Familiar with lithium-ion battery
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards for ESS and inverters (AS3000, NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate highly complex engineering, construction, and operational issues
• Experience and understand in CAD drawing
• Experience with utility scale energy storage and renewable energy projects and products (bi-directional inverters, various battery chemistries, PV, wind turbines, flywheels, etc.).
• Understanding of Inverter, Converter, Transformer, Battery, Circuit breaker, Fuse, AC/DC power supply electrical equipment.
• Applicant should be able to explain in detail the electrical principals of voltage, current, real and reactive power, energy, charge, AC/DC voltage, single-phase, and three-phase power, and other fundamental electrical engineering concepts.
• Applicant should be able to read and understand drawings of electrical controls. Especially single-line, three-line, fire safety systems, and communication diagrams.
• Knowledge of multimeters, oscilloscopes power quality analysis, harmonics, and their operation.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.).
• Experience with industrial control methods and SCADA systems.

Minimum Skills Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience with renewable energy with distribution or transmission level Energy Storage System

Why you and usWe have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.Contact & next stepsDoes this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application 30th June 2024 by submitting your application through our careers portal. Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Howard Fu, Manager, MEA Project Delivery (howard.fu@wartsila.com) with any questions related to this position. (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to)Please apply by 30th June 2024 at 23:59 Australian Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone.Last application date: 30/06/2024At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.This is WärtsiläWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on .