Senior or Principal Power Systems Engineer
AECOM
- Wellington
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Undertaking detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD and Digsilent's PowerFactory
- Undertaking grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints assessment
- Supporting and advising clients on the best technical and commercial outcomes for their projects
- Delivering concept and detailed design of HV substation systems
- Leading and managing design projects
- Supporting business process improvement initiatives
- Writing technical design reports
- Developing connections with colleagues in other NZ, Australian and global offices to develop new business.
- Proven professional experience working for a design consultancy, OEM or utility network
- Good understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks.
- Experience in detailed grid connection studies using PSS/E-PSCAD and Digsilent's PowerFactory including PSS/E-PSCAD benchmarking and Model Acceptance Test (MAT).
- Proficient in Python Scripting.
- Experience in managing designs for renewables connection projects at transmission or distribution level.
- Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles of high voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment, etc.
- Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems related to renewable technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing technical design documentation/reports.
- Exceptional levels of written and oral communication.
- Accredited CPEng or working towards Chartership status would be advantageous.