• Flexible, hybrid & dynamic working environment
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Based at Sydney – Ultimo

Who we are

Transgrid is at the forefront of leading Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. We are the backbone of the National Electricity Market, and we are pursuing a nation-changing portfolio of infrastructure projects that will accelerate the decarbonisation of our economy.

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.

Transgrid offers fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

Electricity transmission will be central to the energy transformation needed to achieve economy-wide decarbonisation. As such, Transgrid is leading the move to a clean energy future by supporting and ensuring a smooth transition to renewables. Timely investment in new infrastructure will be essential for the power system’s successful transformation to the energy system of the future.

Planning and development of the network is undertaken on a cyclical and needs basis to ensure that transmission service delivery to customers is cost-effective, environmentally responsible, responsive to changing requirements and meets the jurisdictional, contractual and National Electricity Rule (NER) obligations.

The Opportunity

Are you an expert in Power System Analysis and passionate about contributing to the Australia’s energy transformation?

Transgrid currently has a vacancy for a Principal Engineer to join us in achieving all of the above. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for taking a leading role in the modelling, analysis, and provision of recommendations for new generator connections to the high voltage transmission system. Working across the Network business unit, you will develop network models, perform detailed analysis, streamline processes for efficient power systems analysis and author or review technical reports. You will assess the impact of generator connections to the network and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative solutions to generator and system performance issues.

In the role of the Principal Engineer you will:

• Lead generator connection projects and provide expert advice with a particular focus on power system analysis and application of NER requirements
• Form or review advice and recommendations on various technical enquiries and analysis
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring support to team members.
• Author or review concise and clear reports including reference documentation and provides presentations to stakeholders
• Provide management timely and accurate briefings
• Lead the review of Power Systems Analysis processes, policies and guidelines to achieve improved team performance
• Lead options analysis and document network and non-network solutions for transmission system issues both technically and commercially
• Lead the development and documentation of technical analysis methodologies and model development
• Manage planning and system data to support analysis
• Develop or review scripts or applications in the Python language
• Keep abreast of changes in the National Electricity Market and relevant legislation and its impact on operations of the NSW HV network and Transgrid’s business
• Exemplifies collaborative behaviours to ensure stakeholder requirements are included
• Engaging and leading discussions/negotiations with project stakeholders including AEMO
• Building long lasting relationships with industry groups and representing Transgrid in industry forums
• This position is required to act in the respective functional Manager’s position for extended periods and to provide leadership to the team as required.

Skills & Experience

What we expect from you:

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an appropriate discipline with Electrical Engineering degree being the most relevant
• Extensive experience in the analysis and development of electricity transmission systems
• Effective communicator with the aptitude to articulate complex technical issues to different stakeholders including customers, suppliers, contractors, other technical experts and senior management (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical assessments associated with generator connection projects

• Expert user of PSCAD, PSS/E and/or PowerFactory
• Experience in python scripting and automation of power system analysis tools is highly regarded

• Substantial experience in the legislation including the NER and technical standards guiding system planning and generator connections
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management – qualitative and quantitative
• Extensive knowledge of national and international planning standards and practices
• Excellent knowledge of electrical networks engineering and operations
• Well-developed people and service management skills
• Excellent written communications skills for persuasive reports and submissions
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
• Skills and performance in change management
• Proven knowledge of the National Electricity Market and its impact on operations of the NSW HV network and Transgrid’s business
• Knowledge of the energy industry
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and experience with working in accordance with a Quality Assurance System

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Structured leadership and development programs
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption)
• 2 weeks Other Parent Leave
• Annual picnic day (additional day off)
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles (subject to ATO requirements)
• Moving leave
• Emergency/disaster leave

In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

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Applications close on Sunday, 27 March 2022.

The successful candidate may be required to commence their employment working from home. Transgrid actively promotes flexible working arrangements within our teams. We have strong team structures, culture and communication tools in place to ensure all employees remain actively connected to each other and the broader organisation.

• Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.
• Please note that we do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.