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Manager, Power Systems & Control Engineering

Summary: Become the Manager of Power Systems & Control Engineering at Windlab, located in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne. Lead a dynamic team of grid engineers on groundbreaking renewable energy projects, focusing on innovative grid connection solutions. Your expertise will drive technical and compliance challenges, while fostering a collaborative culture. Enjoy the opportunity to shape Australia's energy future and benefit from a supportive work environment that values sustainability and professional development.
Windlab
Windlab
  Hybrid   Full Time  UTC+10:00   101-250   60 days ago

Windlab

Company Overview

Windlab

Brisbane, Australia

2003

Business Model

Renewable Energy

Wind energy development, project management, and consultancy services.

Project development fees, consultancy services, and energy sales.

Locations & Geography

Australia, South Africa, and various international markets.

Company Culture

Their mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy through innovative wind energy solutions.

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainability.

They offer training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Activities & Projects

They are currently involved in several wind farm projects across Australia and South Africa.

They have developed advanced wind resource assessment technologies.

They implement sustainable practices in all their projects to minimize environmental impact.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include project managers, engineers, and environmental consultants.

They offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Contact Information

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Careers at Windlab


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Imagine a career where your passion for sustainability is not just a job, it’s a purpose. With Windlab, you’ll have a front seat in Australia’s renewable energy transition. Be the changemaker, for future generations and right now.

Join our dynamic In-house Grid team as a Manager, Power Systems & Control Engineering (Grid Connections) you can be located in either Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

Windlab is the 100% Australian renewable energy company championing the nation’s clean energy transition and we exist to go big on renewables. Fully integrated across the entire renewable energy value chain, we use our world-leading science to find, construct and operate Australia’s top-performing renewable energy projects.

We recognise that we operate on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples who have a continued sacred connection to Country, and with that comes responsibility. Our long-term commitment for reconciliation is to build respectful, trusting, and mutually beneficial partnerships with Traditional Owners and embed respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and knowledge in everything we do.

Our organisational culture is central to our success, and our pillars of character drive everything we do:

  • Speak up - Make a difference. The biggest challenge humanity faces need big brains, big voices, and fresh perspectives.
  • Respect expertise - Listen and learn, always. Ability trumps hierarchy. Share smarts and contribute.
  • Prove it - Science and business do not progress on assumptions. The problems we are solving deserve robust justification.
  • Collaborate - Our skills mix is our superpower. Democratise knowledge, multiply capacity.

Position Snapshot

Are you ready to be a leader on some of Australia’s most challenging and innovative renewables projects? Lead Windlab’s fully in-house Power Systems and Control Engineering team, which offers a unique approach to the Grid Connection process:

  • Lead a team of Grid Engineers – Guide, coach and mentor a team of junior through to mid-level grid connection engineers.
  • Some of the Most Challenging (and Interesting) Projects in the NEM: Having recently achieved a 5.3.4A/B letter for a 400MW hybrid Wind/BESS project connecting at an SCR of 1.3 using cutting edge grid-forming inverters, our upcoming projects are even more exciting – with new technologies never been seen in the NEM yet.
  • Control Systems Engineering Focus: The unique and challenging nature of our projects mean we often need to design site-specific control logic and schemes. We work exclusively with OEMs who are willing to allow us direct access to their R&D teams and customise their products for us.
  • Not Just GPS Compliance: Grid connections isn’t a mere AEMO compliance exercise for us, it is a core aspect of project value creation and drives key decisions such as procurement decisions, electrical and SCADA design, contracting and construction phasing: the Grid Connections teams take a key role in a wide variety of decisions outside of grid from early-stage prospecting through to commissioning. Our wild ideas turn into real project solutions!

In this pivotal role, you’ll join our capable Grid Connections team of 10 (including both Grid Connection Engineers and Grid Connection Managers) to deliver in house technical solutions and studies for our projects. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating technical and compliance challenges, making you the “engineer of last resort” who tackles the toughest issues when others are stumped. The role is still hands on and very technical, with the Manager, Power Systems & Control Engineering still expected to perform all the responsibilities of a Principal Engineer on projects, with the additional people management and leadership responsibilities that come with being in charge of a team.

If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of power systems engineering and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want you on our team

What Sets you apart!

  • Dynamic Problem Solver: When a problem appears, do you see a pathway to the solution? One that optimises for a variety of factors – technical and non-technical? Can you think on your feet when the unexpected is identified?
  • Sense of Ownership: Do you feel an attachment to your projects and drive to see them succeed? Are you focused on achieving outcomes, rather than completing tasks?
  • Hunger to Learn: Are you constantly looking to broaden your knowledge – both within your field (depth) and outside of it (breadth)?
  • Strong Technical Foundations: Do you have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of Power Systems and Control Systems Theory from first principles, skilled in PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory and Python automation?
  • Grid Connection Process: A good understanding of the NEM grid connection process, AEMO and NSP’s expectations, technical requirements and the best ways to navigate the process effectively.
  • Passion and Energy: Do you get a rush when you come up with a cool engineering design? Do you enjoy talking power systems or control systems with other engineers? Do you love what you do?
  • Leadership and Mentoring: Do you enjoy mentoring junior engineers? Establishing a team culture of excellence? Bringing together a group of people to achieve a goal?

If the answer to these is yes, then Windlab’s Grid Connections team is the perfect fit for you!

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Windlab will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.

By submitting your application, you agree to Windlab collecting, holding, using and disclosing your personal information in accordance with Windlab Privacy Statement.

We are Proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

We have an internal talent acquisition function, so we're not currently seeking assistance from recruitment agencies. Thank you for understanding.

At Windlab, we embrace the richness of our diverse workforce, and we encourage people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us. Please reach out if you require any adjustments during our recruitment process or need accommodations related to the role. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all candidates.

About the role

January 17, 2025

Full Time

Company

Windlab

July 17, 2025

Hybrid

  •  Sydney, Australia
  •  Brisbane, Australia
  •  Melbourne, Australia

Managerial level with technical expertise in Power Systems and Control Engineering

UTC+10:00

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