Lead/Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Lead/Senior Grid Connection Engineer

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,800 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

In the APAC region, we have more than 270 employees located in our country offices throughout the APAC region (Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia). Our business activities include trading, project development, operations & maintenance and tailor-made energy solutions.

About the role

BayWa r.e. Australia is looking for a Lead/Senior Grid Connections Engineer to play a key role supporting the development, and construction of onshore wind, solar and BESS projects across the NEM, with potential advancement to the role of Principal Engineer.

The Role will requires technical excellence with management responsibilities of the project scope and schedule. The successful candidate must have exceptional communication skills and be able to build and foster relationships with industry leaders, NSPs, AEMO, contractors, suppliers and consultants. Established industry relationships will be looked at favourably. This role will ideally be based in Melbourne.

What You Will Do

·       Be responsible for scope, program, budget and commercial management for grid connections of specific project(s)
·       Coordinate with consultants, internal development. engineering and finance teams, NSPs, OEMs and suppliers. to meet project commercial and technical targets.
·       Negotiate generator performance standards for BayWa projects which are aligned with BayWa commercial objectives.
·       Support in development of internal capabilities and processes, and mentor peers in the team
·       Assess early stage projects, and identify risks and opportunities relating to the grid connection
·       Provide input and suggestions to management and development team for internal decision points and commercial discussions, including EPC and HV works contracts.
·       Develop and maintain relationships with industry, NSPs and AEMO
·       Develop and manage cost estimations for grid connection works
·       Keep abreast of industry publications relating to the transmission network, grid connections and renewable industry in general.
·       Contribute to high level and preliminary design of Balance of Plant and HV assets

What You Bring

·       Ideally more than 5 years of experience in grid connection of large utility scale projects in the NEM from R0 stage through to operations.
·       A strong understanding of power system and electrical engineering concepts, especially relating to the transmission network
·       Extensive experience in running grid connection studies on power system models such as PSCAD, PSS/E, Powerfactory, etc.
·       Experience in developing python scripts to automate grid studies and plotting of data, with different power software.
·       Previous experience in electrical design preferred.
·       Understanding of NEM operations, regulatory requirements and a firm grasp of the NER chapter 5.
·       Ability to prioritise multiple project workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

What We Are Ready To Offer You

·       A flexible working environment so that you can maintain a positive work-life balance.
·       A diverse and inclusive team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.
·       The opportunity to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy

Is This Role The Right Fit For You?

Are you interested in working as part of a multi-cultural team environment, with the ability to work with international colleagues across Asia and Europe?
Are you a problem solver, able to demonstrate abilities to take on multiple simultaneous issues?
Are you flexible in time and location to travel as required? The position is ideally based in Melbourne, but regular travel to project sites is expected during project execution.
Are you keen to play a key role towards Australia’s Net Zero targets and do better for our environment?

Are our values your values?

You are ambitious: To make a positive impact in business and beyond. We create meaningful solutions.
You are reliable: For our colleagues, partners, and customers we create trust by being responsible.
You believe in succeeding as a team: We collaborate in an honest, friendly, and respectful way. We have fun and celebrate our successes.

You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace the diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us!

We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

If you as an applicant require additional assistance or accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Contact

We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.

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