Principal Engineer - System Studies (power)

Beca

Melbourne, Australia
Hybrid
Grid connection advisory and engineering services
Power system studies for renewable energy projects
Client advisory and technical advice
Lead and grow our dedicated global grid connection team, providing end to end advisory and engineering services across feasibility, GPS, connection applications, commissioning and close out

Job Summary

  • Lead and grow our dedicated global grid connection team, providing end to end advisory and engineering services across feasibility, GPS, connection applications, commissioning and close out.
  • Provide technical leadership and governance for grid connection and power system studies across utility scale front of meter and behind the meter renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, hybrids).
  • This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity for a technically respected practitioner with a strong market profile who is ready to build a team, shape a service offering and influence the energy transition at scale.

Matching Summary

Lead and grow our dedicated global grid connection team, providing end to end advisory and engineering services across feasibility, GPS, connection applications, commissioning and close out.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grid connection advisory and engineering services
  • Power system studies for renewable energy projects
  • Client advisory and technical advice
  • AEMO, TNSPs/NSPs, OEMs relationship management
  • National Electricity Rules (NER) understanding
  • Power system modelling tools (PSS®E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory)

Nice-to-have

  • Strong market profile
  • Team building and leadership
  • Shaping service offerings
  • Influencing energy transition
  • Commercial acumen and growth mindset

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading and growing engineering teams
  • Established relationships with AEMO, TNSPs/NSPs, developers and OEMs
  • Demonstrated track record navigating complex grid connection pathways
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
  • Chartered status and relevant State accreditation (RPEV, RPEQ etc.)

Work Rights

Not specified

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