Principal/Senior Power Systems Engineer

Description:

EPEC Group is a high voltage connections specialist, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services. EPEC also provides market modelling services, SCADA and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) services.

Our mission is to lead the way in connecting the future of Australia’s energy supply to renewable power generation sources. Since being founded in 2019, we have grown rapidly to support an evolving industry.

We manage connections to the national electricity market through end-to-end solutions from pre-enquiry to connection and registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations.

We are looking for a Principal/Senior Power System Engineer to join our team based in South Brisbane, taking technical responsibility to perform and direct activities for power system studies in PSS/E, PSCAD, Powerfactory and Hypersim modelling environments. It is essential that you have previous end to end grid connection experience leading the technical delivery of studies.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience completing generator performance standard studies compliant with schedule 5 of the national electricity rules. Experience in communicating and negotiating with NSPs and AEMO will ensure your success in this position.

A collaborative and inclusive leadership style will be necessary as you coach and mentor junior staff, building upon our supportive environment enabling the growth and development of our people.

Proficiency with designs, project controls, managing subcontractors, undertaking site inspections and developing cost effective engineering solutions will be required.

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics essential
• 10+ years experience in full end to end delivery of complex high voltage grid connection projects with a background in an engineering design, build & commission operating environment essential
• Strong HSEQ focus and leadership capability demonstrated by high levels of team passion and commitment for delivery and achieving strong results in areas of commercial performance and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships at all levels and successfully negotiate with and influence customer and senior level stakeholders in defining project delivery solutions and decisions in line with performance targets
• Chartered Engineer with Engineers Australia and RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) qualification or desire to obtain

This is your chance to be part of a reputable, forward-thinking company with a strong brand and a culture that values innovation, collaboration and excellence. Our 6 core values, Customer Centric, Certainty, Enjoyment, Future Focused, Integrity and Safety form the pillars of our organisation. A list of our employee perks include:

• Fully stocked snack bar and drinks in the fridge
• Frequent team and social events
• On site barista to take care of your morning caffeine fix
• Professional memberships
• Access to EAP and novated leasing
• Flexibility to enable work/life balance
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Career progression in a fast growing organisation

We respectfully request no agency approaches. EPEC will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business. EPEC will not accept any resumes, business development phone calls, reverse marketing emails or material from recruitment agencies.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Industries: Renewable Energy Power Generation, Electric Power Generation, and Services for Renewable Energy