Electrical Power Engineer

Posted 04 October 2024
Salary$130,000 - $160,000 + SUPER
LocationAdelaide
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference1271196

Job description

The Business
AustCorp Executive is working in partnership with a well-established engineering, procurement and construction management services company. The company specialises in developing, engineering and executing large-scale industrial projects across various sectors, Including oil & gas, mining and minerals, power generation and distribution, as well as renewable energy and hydrogen industries.
  
Working as part of the HV team you will be responsible for conceptual and detailed design, power system modelling and studies and procurement and commissioning support for the HV systems for a variety of sectors ranging from microgrids, renewable energy plants, battery energy storage, green hydrogen and carbon capture facilities to conventional mining, oil & gas and petrochemical industries. 
  
The Role
  • Working on all aspects of electrical scope of work across all phases of projects including conceptual Studies, FEED, detailed design and procurement through to commissioning.
  • Design HV & LV generation, distribution, reticulation, and control systems.
  • Produce technical documentation, specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including low and high voltage switchgear, power transformers, protection and control equipment and power management systems.
  • Power system studies including earth grid performance studies, load flow, fault levels, protection coordination, and dynamic / transient system analysis.
  • Detailed design of secondary control and protection systems.
  • Provide guidance, coach and mentor engineers across the discipline
  
The Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity, please look at the requirements carefully before submitting your details.
  
  • Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • Proven technical experience.
  • Extensive and proven technical experience in designing electrical systems for large scale installations across various industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated understanding of power system modelling with proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools such as SKM PTW, ETap, DigSilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, CYMCAP, CDEGS, etc.
  • Experience and exposure working with network/ distribution NSPs, knowledge of the NER.
  • Experience with AEMO connections and GPS studies will be advantageous.
  • Field experience in large scale electrical installations, including IED protection IED configuration, troubleshooting, commissioning and construction support will be advantageous.
  • Experience and knowledge of the prevalent high voltage design standard and codes including AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE standards.
  • Sound understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What’s in it for you?
This is a company that works collaboratively whilst harnessing and developing individuals strengths. You'll be empowered to reach your full potential, to take on challenges and grow through experience, training, coaching and development.

The company offers a great range of employee benefits including opportunities for work travel, paid parental leave, an active social club, structured career progression, flexible work arrangements and loads more.

What you need to do next!
Call Rob on 0423 022 992 or send your updated CV to robertl@austcorpexecutive.com.au