Engineer, Power Systems

As an engineer youre no doubt aware of Aurecon weve been a leading design engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

But it really comes down to one crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation Truth is the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: Who do you decide to work for

How will your ideas contribute to shaping whats next

As our new Power Systems Engineer youll be a vital part of the team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable.

Your role will include

• Undertaking power systems studies including grid-connection network planning system strength impact assessment and research and development
• Developing wide-area network and individual equipment models in a range of simulation tools and in particular PSSE and PSCAD/EMTDC
• Preparing grid connection application documents and technical reports
• Interfacing with a wide range of clients and other industry organisations
• Developing technical solutions to complex network and connection issues

What are we looking for from you

Youll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

This role will require an adequate understanding of electrical engineering and power systems theory relating to electricity transmission distribution and generation and associated control and protection principles.

Education / Experience and Other Skills:

• A Bachelors or Master of Electrical Engineering degree and a PhD degree will be favourable
• Experience in power system modelling tools particularly with PSCAD PSS/E and Power Factory will support your success in this role

• Site and practical experience in a relevant area are also a plus for this role as is experience in power system model development coding scripting and automation
• Knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Rule and past experience with Australian grid connection projects
• Power system analysis for utility-scale networks including steady state and dynamic system studies
• Experienced working with DigSILENT PowerFactory PSCAD PSS/E and the ability to guide and mentor younger team members
• Thorough understanding of the generator connection process in Australia (Chapter 5 and 5A) and the obligations of each party (NSPs AEMO Proponent etc)
• Knowledgeable in one or more generator technologies such as synchronous (steam hydro gas etc) or asynchronous (solar PV wind BESS etc)
• Demonstrated significant post-graduation experience for Senior Engineers and Lead Engineer

About us

Weve re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company but not as you know it!

For a start our clients ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the worlds most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills we work to re-imagine shape and design a better future.

We listen deeply and intently which helps us see opportunities possibilities and potential that others cant.

Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more

You can learn more about what its like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read then we want to hear from you. Apply now!