Senior Grid Engineer

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Senior Grid Engineer to lead technical interactions with clients, grid operators, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with the Australian grid code and the electrical stability of our wind energy projects.

Your Tasks

• Analyze and Prepare grid code requirements, comment on AEMO Western Power and TransPower grid code rules changes
• Create the tests procedures for the grid code test requirements as basis for grid code approvals
• Analyze the grid code compliance with Power System Engineering Software
• Support Clients and Consultants through the grid connection application process and assist with the negotiation of generator performance standards, and final connection agreement
• Represent the Nordex Grid Code solutions in front of utilities and customers
• Check, comment on grid connection requirements in Contracts
• Follow up the compliance of Nordex existing wind farms during operation
• Conduct and report on power quality assessments on WTG and wind farm PoC to ensure compliance to Australian Standards, Generator Performance Standards and connection agreements
• Provide scope of works and specifications for any reactive plant to be installed on projects to ensure compliance with connection agreement
• Assist in the development of scope of works and interface requirements for energy hub projects (wind, solar battery)

Your Profile

• Experience in grid integration roles preferably within renewable sector
• 1-3 Years of experience in power system studies ideally within the NEM
• Experience working with electrical simulation software - PSCAD experience is a must, PSSE in addition would be advantageous
• Electrical Engineering Degree with a focus on Power System Engineering or Control System Engineering
• Experience with Power Systems Analysis software: Digsilent/Powerfactory, PSCAD and or Siemens PSSE

Your Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.