Senior Planning Engineer

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters toour community?There's never been a better time to join the energyindustry!
At Western Power we're working towards our vision for a clean energyfuture and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team ofworld leading experts.We currently have an excitingopportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer at our Perth Office CBD on aPermanent Full-time basis.About this roleAs the Senior Planning Engineer, you will beaccountable for undertaking power system studies relating to steady state,dynamic, transient, power quality and small signal power systemperformance.To provide a focal point for technical leadershipand support, develop works planning reports and business cases and implementtechnical criteria and to identify short- and long-term enhancements to thetransmission or distribution networks to facilitate general load growth as wellas new large customer and generator connections.To ensure that the necessary budgets and approvalsare obtained in a timely manner.
You will also be required to:·Develop concept solutions(network and non-network) to resolve network constraints in a timely andeconomical manner and progress projects in a manner consistent with the ProgramGovernance Framework.·Prepare and justify connectionadvice for larger generators and customers, including connection and sharednetwork augmentations, and assist with managing stakeholder expectationsregarding delivery of their project.·Lead Joint Planning Teams andprovide a technical network planning function into the options analysis andscope development.·Perform specialist studiesrelating to rotor angle, small signal, frequency and voltage stability,electromagnetic transients and corona.·Perform incident investigationsand work with generators and customers to define control system settings tomaximise power system security.
Witness and assess generator compliance tests.·Develop, maintain and validatethe Digsilent Powerfactory base case model including generator and load dynamicmodels.·Provide technical support to theAsset and Operations planning teams including Senior, Principal Engineersincluding the Area Manager and Engineering Team Leaders where required.
Providementoring capability to planning and graduate engineers.·Responsible for accuratebudgeting and cost tracking of customer and internal projects so as to meetbudgetary estimates and avoid overrun.·Prepare limit equations definingpower system transfer capability for use by AEMO and Network Operations.·Monitor, report and investigatepower quality at the transmission level·Perform risk assessments andmake recommendations (including development of contingency plans) to deal withthe transmission network related risks which are managed by the Area.·Build relationships with keystakeholders (includes, but not limited to System Management, Access Solutions,Customer Relations, AEMO, planners, designers, project managers, peers in otherFunctions and customers).About youWe're seeking someone from within our workforcewith experience and attributes that include:·Degree in Engineering(Electrical or equivalent)·Eligible for CPEng / NPERregistration OR Successful completion of a three year Graduate DevelopmentProgram (Engineer·At least 9 + years relevantbroad and extensive knowledge and expertise with demonstrated technicalexperience covering the following areas:i.Planning, design, operation andmaintenance of electricity transmission networks;ii.Large generation and loadconnection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control systemassessments and tuning of parameters.iii.Economic and financialevaluation techniques.·Knowledge of specialist studiesrelating to rotor angle, small signal, frequency and voltage stability,electromagnetic transients and corona;·Understanding of energy marketsand good appreciation of regulatory frameworks.·Knowledge of modellingrequirements for performing transmission network power system studies.·Broad knowledge of transmissionsystem plant and its application, including the planning criteria,specifications and design requirements·Proficiency in key computersystems and specialty power system analysis applications·High competency in reportwriting with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.Joining Western PowerOur people play a vital role in creating aninnovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and deliveringexceptional service to the communities in which we operate.We are committed to building a diverse workforceand strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.We are an employer of choice, offering ouremployees a range of benefits that include:·Competitive salary plus 11%superannuation·Flexible work arrangements thatsupport part time work, flexible working hours and working from homearrangements·Professional Developmentopportunities including training initiatives and study assistance·An award-winning employeerecognition and benefits programme·Access to five Employee NetworkGroups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, DiverseSexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrateand communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusionto our broader business activities·The opportunity to purchase upto four weeks of additional leave per year·Access to salary packaging,social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membershipWe are committed to ourDisability Accessand Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027and ensuring that people withdisability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment withWestern Power.
It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meetthe inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAPin Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan).Our Innovate RAP outlines ourcommitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.Our recruitment process requiresthat all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a policeclearance issued within the last six months.Join us and play a part in powering the future ofWestern Australia.To find out more about us please visithttps://www.westernpower.com.au/about/Applications close on 30 August 2024Submit your application by clicking the 'apply'button.Do you want to deliver work that truly matters toour community?There's never been a better time to join the energyindustry!
At Western Power we're working towards our vision for a clean energyfuture and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team ofworld leading experts.We currently have an excitingopportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer at our Perth Office CBD on aPermanent Full-time basis.About this roleAs the Senior Planning Engineer, you will beaccountable for undertaking power system studies relating to steady state,dynamic, transient, power quality and small signal power systemperformance.To provide a focal point for technical leadershipand support, develop works planning reports and business cases and implementtechnical criteria and to identify short- and long-term enhancements to thetransmission or distribution networks to facilitate general load growth as wellas new large customer and generator connections.To ensure that the necessary budgets and approvalsare obtained in a timely manner.
You will also be required to:·Develop concept solutions(network and non-network) to resolve network constraints in a timely andeconomical manner and progress projects in a manner consistent with the ProgramGovernance Framework.·Prepare and justify connectionadvice for larger generators and customers, including connection and sharednetwork augmentations, and assist with managing stakeholder expectationsregarding delivery of their project.·Lead Joint Planning Teams andprovide a technical network planning function into the options analysis andscope development.·Perform specialist studiesrelating to rotor angle, small signal, frequency and voltage stability,electromagnetic transients and corona.·Perform incident investigationsand work with generators and customers to define control system settings tomaximise power system security.
Witness and assess generator compliance tests.·Develop, maintain and validatethe Digsilent Powerfactory base case model including generator and load dynamicmodels.·Provide technical support to theAsset and Operations planning teams including Senior, Principal Engineersincluding the Area Manager and Engineering Team Leaders where required.
Providementoring capability to planning and graduate engineers.·Responsible for accuratebudgeting and cost tracking of customer and internal projects so as to meetbudgetary estimates and avoid overrun.·Prepare limit equations definingpower system transfer capability for use by AEMO and Network Operations.·Monitor, report and investigatepower quality at the transmission level·Perform risk assessments andmake recommendations (including development of contingency plans) to deal withthe transmission network related risks which are managed by the Area.·Build relationships with keystakeholders (includes, but not limited to System Management, Access Solutions,Customer Relations, AEMO, planners, designers, project managers, peers in otherFunctions and customers).About youWe're seeking someone from within our workforcewith experience and attributes that include:·Degree in Engineering(Electrical or equivalent)·Eligible for CPEng / NPERregistration OR Successful completion of a three year Graduate DevelopmentProgram (Engineer·At least 9 + years relevantbroad and extensive knowledge and expertise with demonstrated technicalexperience covering the following areas:i.Planning, design, operation andmaintenance of electricity transmission networks;ii.Large generation and loadconnection studies including assessment of dynamic behaviour, control systemassessments and tuning of parameters.iii.Economic and financialevaluation techniques.·Knowledge of specialist studiesrelating to rotor angle, small signal, frequency and voltage stability,electromagnetic transients and corona;·Understanding of energy marketsand good appreciation of regulatory frameworks.·Knowledge of modellingrequirements for performing transmission network power system studies.·Broad knowledge of transmissionsystem plant and its application, including the planning criteria,specifications and design requirements·Proficiency in key computersystems and specialty power system analysis applications·High competency in reportwriting with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.Joining Western PowerOur people play a vital role in creating aninnovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and deliveringexceptional service to the communities in which we operate.We are committed to building a diverse workforceand strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.We are an employer of choice, offering ouremployees a range of benefits that include:·Competitive salary plus 11%superannuation·Flexible work arrangements thatsupport part time work, flexible working hours and working from homearrangements·Professional Developmentopportunities including training initiatives and study assistance·An award-winning employeerecognition and benefits programme·Access to five Employee NetworkGroups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, DiverseSexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrateand communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusionto our broader business activities·The opportunity to purchase upto four weeks of additional leave per year·Access to salary packaging,social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membershipImportant informationWe are committed to ourDisability Accessand Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027and ensuring that people withdisability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment withWestern Power.
It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meetthe inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAPin Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan).Our Innovate RAP outlines ourcommitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.Our recruitment process requiresthat all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a policeclearance issued within the last six months.Join us and play a part in powering the future ofWestern Australia.To find out more about us please visithttps://www.westernpower.com.au/about/Applications close on 30 August 2024Submit your application by clicking the 'apply'button.

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