Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Overview

Lead grid connection studies, modelling and stakeholder management for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the APAC Delivery group, reporting to the Grid Connection Director, Australia.

What you'll do

• Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with Generator Performance Standards (GPS) for grid connections.
• Manage grid modelling studies for BESS system grid connections, including model troubleshooting and technical support.
• Undertake preliminary modelling and assessments, such as Model Acceptance Tests.
• Manage and provide R0, R1 and commissioning (R2) documents and technical information, such as performance curves, datasheets and model user guides (RUGs), and provide project-specific documents when required.
• Collaborate with design teams on key design items affecting grid connections, including voltage control strategy and plant performance curves.
• Review and inform BESS and BoP designs for grid connected BESS assets to ensure GPS and Registration compliance.
• Manage stakeholders (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory) to achieve grid connections end-to-end in a timely manner, including attending meetings and providing progress reports.
• Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.
• Coach and work collaboratively with other engineers within the organization.
• Conduct feasibility and locational studies using dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.
• Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop new PCS/PPC solutions.

What you'll need

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in power system analysis.
• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.
• Generator and power systems modelling experience.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD and PowerFactory software.
• Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Experience in high pressure environment.

Nice to have

• PhD or Master's in Power Systems.
• National Electricity Market (NEM) grid connection experience, especially BESS Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and Registration experience.

Details

• Location: IND-Bangalore/Remote.
• Reports to the Grid Connection Director, Australia, as part of the APAC Delivery group.