Talent Universe Lead Engineer, Grid

Vestas Australia is offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Grid Expert. The Australian Grid presents a challenging yet fascinating field to work in. With Vestas Australias significant expansion your expertise and experience will contribute to building a sustainable future.

The Grid team oversees all aspects of the grid during the sales construction and service phases of projects throughout the Asia Pacific with a focus on Australia and New Zealand.

You will collaborate with a team of engineering experts across the region working closely with various cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and compliant grid solutions. This role includes technical and resource management during the construction phase overseeing grid compliance and managing the balance of plant processes for multiple projects.

Location: Melbourne/ Brisbane/ Perth

Power Solutions> VPS Region APC>Power Plant Solutions APAC

Responsibilities

Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modelling department;
Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design drawing and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice law international and local standards in addition to Vestas contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection compliance;
Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely safe and high-quality manner;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved promptly;
Undertake and support the procurement design installation commissioning and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment and control systems;
Undertake generator performance standards compliance testing model validation (R2) testing and generator registration with AEMO including liaising with site-based personnel;
Engage and manage power systems engineering consultancies when required;
Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers;
Attend and provide input to various safety design technical and risk meetings workshops and reviews;
Assess Variations Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims
Review tender specifications.

Qualifications

Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng)
Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems

Competencies

Ability to manage consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier-one companies valued
Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment;
Any grid connection experience especially wind farm registration will be highly valued
Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling is highly valued
Experience using PSS/E PSCAD PowerFactory simulation tools
Substation electrical design well regarded;
Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders such as clients consultants contractors and authorities;
Experience in high-pressure environment

What we offer

Excellent career development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible workplace arrangements
Employee Assistance Program

Additional information

All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including before the advertised closing date.

Our Benefits

Join the Worlds Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider

Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally

A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion

Flexible workplace arrangements

18 weeks Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas we recognize the value of diversity equity and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states Expertise and talent come in many forms and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable green energy future.

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With 30000 employees globally we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution today tomorrow and far into the future.
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