Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Full time
Jacobs Grid Advisory team is at the forefront of the energy transition supporting our key clients (developers, tier one energy companies, utilities, and asset owners) in their pursuit to reduce carbon emissions and reach NetZero. The Grid Advisory team partners with clients to aid their development, conduct feasibility studies, deliver detailed power system studies along with asset management and future network planning. We are working on some of the most iconic projects in Australia reshaping our energy system.
Here's what you'll need
We're looking for a Technical Lead – Power Systems Studies to join our Grid Advisory Team. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of technical expertise, project delivery, and strategic business development. You will be instrumental in shaping our approach to delivering power system studies projects, while also driving innovation.
Based in the ANZ Region, you will collaborate with a team of highly experienced engineers and project managers, engaging with our local, interstate, and global operations. Your expertise will be crucial in driving technical excellence, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and expanding our business horizons in the power sector.
This position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Lead technical aspects of modelling, analysis and design of electrical power systems. Provide expert technical advisory and engineering services for grid-connected and off-grid power generation systems. Deliver high-quality technical reports and documentation adhering to client and Jacobs guidelines. Foster client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to provide technical due diligence support for transactions. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill development. You will ideally have:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with additional qualifications in power systems engineering highly regarded. CPEng or actively working towards obtainment. Minimum 15 years industry experience (consulting preferable). Experience working with distributed energy resources (especially wind, solar and BESS) in the National Electricity Grid. Experience modelling &/or reviewing system planning outputs from PSS/E, Digsilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, etc &/or manipulating these packages using programming languages such as Python. Strong understanding of power system studies including generator performance standard studies, transient stability, fault analysis, load flow, protection design and an ability to assess power quality issues. Strong communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. Analytical mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities. Jacobs. A world where you can. At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools and space to maximise your potential.
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
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