Technical Director / Team Leader - Generator ConnectionsAt GHD Advisory, we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy, and urbanisation. Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth, and sustainability.Together, we'll help create a future for generations to come.Who are we looking for?We're looking for a Technical Director - Generator Connections to join our Generator Connection Studies Team.The nature of the business model at GHD allows for a high level of flexibility in location, and this can be done from either of the following locations: Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, or Sydney.At GHD, we are excited by the energy transition challenge and the prospect of assisting our clients in meeting their decarbonisation goals. Our Future Energy initiative is focused on enabling this change and making a difference. We are growing our team to enable the delivery of a diverse range of projects across Australia and internationally.This is a great opportunity for a driven professional to work alongside the top talent in the power systems industry while building your career on leading-edge projects. You will lead and guide a team of talented individuals in this journey.Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:Directly influence the commercial performance of the team by ensuring assignments are adequately scoped and priced, managing scope and quality during the delivery phase, and seeking variations from clients where necessary.Support the development of the generator connection studies business, focusing on the power sector in Australia and New Zealand.Provide technical leadership and coaching to develop team members focused on generator connections and power systems.Generate reports for clients, network companies, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver 'future energy' solutions.Collaborate with our international and inter-state branches to deliver a wide range of renewable energy projects.What you will bring to the team:Relevant qualifications and a good academic record in electrical engineering.Significant experience in generator connections and power system analysis, preferably gained in Australia.A desire to mentor and support our junior engineers.Ability to work independently on challenging large-scale projects with a consistent record of successful project delivery.Power systems software expertise including PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and MATLAB.Advanced programming skills in Fortran and Python.Experience in grid forming and virtual grid technologies.Demonstrated knowledge of Australian National Electricity Rules and International Standards.Experience in load flow, short circuit analysis, dynamic studies, and EMTP simulations.Understanding of the generator connection process in the NEM.Effective communication skills to liaise with clients.Interested? Applications close 7th December 2024.GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity where GHD people can thrive, supporting the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment. We live and breathe it. That's why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
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