Principle / Senior Power Systems Engineer

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets. 

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. 

The reason for this role:

The Senior Power Systems Engineer assists with Goldwind Australia’s grid connection studies, technical sales and project support in Australia.

What you will be doing?

• Specify and conduct grid interconnection studies and models (e.g., PSS/e, PSCAD, PowerFactory etc).
• WTG-level control design and configuration (active and reactive power control logic/philosophy, etc.).
• Generator and power systems modelling and analysis at all project stages (S, D, R1 and R2) including Generator Performance Standards (GPS) preparation.
• Liaise with R&D team in Australia and China.
• Undertake design, installation, commissioning and testing of grid monitoring equipment and control systems including the preparation of commissioning and testing plans.
• Undertake grid compliance studies and analysis for future and under-development projects (including S, D and R1 data preparation).
• Undertake PSSE modelling and benchmarking with PSCAD to ensure compliance with NER/AEMO requirements.
• Undertake GPS compliance testing and model validation (R2) testing and reporting.
• Support and confirm GPS studies match WTG performance. 
• Technical support of Control and SCADA initiatives to meet the relevant technical design, construction, maintenance, and regulatory needs of Goldwind Australia’s wind farms.
• Provide technical support and assistance to external customers on the capabilities of Goldwind products under the direction of the Bid/Commercial Manager.

What does your background look like?

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline (electrical power).
• Specific experience in Senior Power Systems Engineering (including proficiency in PSCAD and PSS/E or similar tools), along with demonstrable understanding of the technical requirements of the National Electricity Rules. Experience in completing Generator Performance Standards documents and reports is essential.
• Ability to manage complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of the NER and practices within the NEM as they apply to assessing generator technical performance.
• Desired: Specific experience in SCADA and controls engineering. Experience in Australian renewables industry.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please reach out and contact me for a further conversation to learn more about this great opportunity!