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A Snapshot of Your Day

The Principal Power Systems Consultant will use their technical & commercial background and expertise to orchestrate technical studies related to new power generation, storage or load resources wanting to interconnect to the transmission network and guide clients in selecting the efficient solutions. Later, they will review and sign off recommendations that address specific challenges of isolated, inverter-based power systems being implemented to decarbonize an existing industrial site. In between meetings, they will present virtually to new clients our offering portfolio. Finally, the Principal Consultant will review the progress of the several consulting engagements under their oversight and check status vs. planned workplan.

The position can be located anywhere in Australia, with a preference for Sydney or Melbourne.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Principal Power Systems Consultant will be responsible for:

• Supervising the execution of analyses of power systems, engagements regarding transmission and industrial network planning, and grid interconnection studies of large generation, storage and load resources.
• Engaging with clients to work towards successful grid connection requests, highlighting potential risks and commercial implications.
• Supporting the integration of power electronic devices, renewable generation, storage devices, HVDCs, etc. into AC grids (from conceptual studies to project execution).
• Supporting the analyses of high-frequency phenomena like harmonic distortion, transient overvoltage’s, TRV, missing zero-crossings, inrush currents, etc.
• Engaging in business development activities by developing proposals to address our clients’ challenges and putting together the appropriate execution team.
• Leading consulting engagements through completion, aligning team members from different technical backgrounds within a multi-cultural environment, including the selection and oversight of sub-contractors.
• Presenting the results of the tailored work to clients’ key partners.
• Mentoring junior team members in elevating their domain expertise and consulting approach.
• Identifying new consulting offerings, quantifying the market potential, and developing the business case(s).

What You Bring

• University degree or equivalent experience in electrical power engineering (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) with significant professional experience conducting power system analysis both in steady-state, complex and transient domains (confirmed experience).
• Solid understanding and experience in transmission system planning and operating studies, and power system performance analyses including steady-state studies, transient stability, small-signal stability, voltage stability, transients, insulation coordination, protection coordination and power quality.
• Deep understanding of grid connection procedures and grid codes, and particularly the modelling and study work involved. Proven experience working and speaking publicly with independent / transmission system operators (ISO / TSO), utilities, and developers.
• Sophisticated skills and knowledge in the field of high voltage applications, industrial power supply concepts, power electronics, HVDC and FACTS, power plants, and renewable generation.
• Extensive experience in power system simulation programs (e.g. PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink) and hands-on expertise in programming tools such as Python, FORTRAN, etc.
• Demonstrated successful track record of a consulting project portfolio.
• Superior ability to communicate technical and business strategies orally and in writing, think creatively and analytically, apply problem-solving skills within a consulting environment.
• Proficient language skill in English is required.
• Flexibility to travel as needed, up to 40%.

Why join us?

The Grid Consulting team offers comprehensive advisory services across the electrification value chain. We support clients in designing, planning and analyzing a greener, more reliable & resilient power system. We address the challenges generated by the Energy Trilemma: security, sustainability and affordability. We demonstrate in-depth know-how & OEM technical and commercial experience in order to conduct grid simulations & planning studies, design & analyze the performance and stability of isolated inverter-based power systems, characterize the implications of industrial electrification efforts, etc. for a decarbonized economy.

We provide an excellent opportunity to act as innovators: directly giving to the establishment of the electrification systems of tomorrow while shaping and owning the growth of the Grid Consulting business worldwide. We are curious learners -driven by effectiveness. We offer the opportunity to work in a highly motivated, agile team within an entrepreneurial environment constantly adapting to tackle new challenges. Our commitment to our clients is relentless as they rely on us to help them achieve their business objectives.

About the Team

Our Grid Technologies business enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Check out this video to learn more about our Grid Technologies business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-transmission.html

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our distributed team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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