Power Systems Engineer/senior Engineer

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Transpower Full time

Analyse Aotearoa's power system security & engage with industry participants
- Develop/validate dynamic simulation models of transmission & generation assets
- Support development & deployment of power system tools & ancillary services

Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

**About the team**

The System Operator Power Systems group is responsible for providing a service of multifaceted power system modelling and analysis, engineering, and risk and assurance management to enable Transpower as System Operator to meet its principal performance obligations under the Electricity Industry Participation Code and successfully operate the New Zealand electricity market and power system today and into the future. All teams within the group play key roles in delivering this service.

Along with both Power System Development and Engineering Assurance teams, the Power System Engineering team provides real-time power system engineering support for Operations, power system modelling, including dynamic modelling, study of existing and future power system risks and technologies, and work with industry participants to understand how their assets perform against their obligations.

Examples of the team's deliverables are here:
System Security Forecast | Transpower

Dynamic stability reports

EMI DIgSILENT Power Factory case files

**Work at the heart of the electricity sector with the System Operator**

If you are a power system professional who loves a technical challenge and has a passion for renewable energy and strategic thinking you will find working for the System Operator gives you the opportunity to work at the very heart of enabling a net-zero carbon future.

Working closely with other power system professionals across Transpower, you'll explore and communicate the challenges and opportunities that the transition to a 100% renewable electricity system will bring.

Using your outstanding analytical and communication skills, you'll help us engage with the Electricity Authority, and industry participants to make the required changes to the market, standards, and the Code to enable a secure and resilient power system for New Zealand for generations to come.

**What will you bring?**

We are looking for Engineers with experience in time domain simulations, dynamic modelling, and analysing operational challenges of integrating renewable generation. You may be working for a Transmission System Operator, Grid Owner, or Engineering Consultancy, utilising well-developed communication and influencing skills, and an ability to understand, model and analyse complex power systems.

You'll enjoy working both autonomously and as part of a team, with caring knowledgeable peers as you consider the implications of system stability, and system security to power system operations.

**At Engineer level, to be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate**:

- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field.
- Knowledge, and at least 3+ years' experience in modelling, and power system analysis. Where applicable, please highlight any reports you have supported or contributed to.
- Knowledge with Power System Analysis Tools to support building dynamic power system models and performing load flow and time domain simulations; ideally Siemens PSS®E or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
- High level, real world analytical skills, problem solving and outstanding attention to detail.

**To be a "Senior" Engineer in the Transpower context - you will also demonstrate**:

- 7+ years knowledge and experience in power system operations or transmission planning.
- The ability to lead power system studies and/or projects and prepare/validate powerflow cases and dynamic models in PowerFactory (or similar) for conducting power system analysis and simulations.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others and grow capability - both technical and soft skills
- Previous experience working with/leading a team through influence to deliver technical projects.
- CPEng or an international equivalent. _Desirable _is a master's degree or PhD degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, or related field, and membership of professional affiliations and industry working groups, such as CIGRE, IEEE, IET or EEA.

**Join us at Transpower**

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.

**Next steps**

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