Principal Engineer - Advanced Energy Management Systems

Brisbane, Australia

Principal Engineer - Advanced Energy Management Systems
Negotiable

Principal Engineer - Advanced Energy Management Systems 
Contract, Full-time
Brisbane QLD

This is an exciting time to join a large scale power company who is actively creating an Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) to bring new technologies to the forefront of the Transmission and Distribution industry. 
 
The Principal Engineer AEMS serves as the primary escalation point for complex issues and makes independent engineering decisions with RPEQ oversight and approval with respect the Advanced Energy Management System, ensuring the high availability AEMS integrates into the Operational Technology environment.

• Lead, manage, and influence the design and approval (RPEQ) of SCADA and AEMS related work
• Lead a team of professional engineers to solve complex engineering problems through in-depth analysis and investigation, implementing new technologies to drive the continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness of the Advanced Energy Management System.
• Development and delivery of professional technical expertise and solutions relating to design reviews, factory and site acceptance testing, significant procurement plans, tender evaluations and negotiations, project governance and scoping, and non-standard solutions.
• Development and implementation of technical design standards, control system works methodologies, and the integration of new technologies.
• Provide advanced Engineering oversight for Engineers and Senior Engineers and address complex issues that require a high degree of originality, ingenuity, judgement and, perform significant independent professional engineering services to develop outcomes for intricate problems in Control Systems using advanced engineering principles and data.
• Provide professional oversight and direction to establish engineering standards for use by Senior Engineers, Engineers, and other technical employees

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with significant experience in power systems control environments
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)

 
Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in the design, maintenance, construction, testing, and commissioning of control systems, engineering applications, power system operations, Energy/Digital/Telecommunications Network Management Systems  and associated equipment
• Proven ability to strategically manage transmission control systems to achieve organisational objectives and deliver outcomes aligned with business strategy
• High level capability to innovate and recommend advanced work methodologies that optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety while supporting long-term business objective
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team/s fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Demonstrated ability to utilise SCADA data communication technologies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, influencing decision-making processes and driving consensus
• Comprehensive experience in Electrical Engineering, encompassing control system stability in Operational Technology environments. In-depth understanding of the legal and technical implications of the National Electricity Rules (NER) & Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on business practices, coupled with a strong knowledge of relevant legislative requirements (Electricity Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act).

Apply today or feel free to contact: lauren.tarpey@JDRossEnergy.com for more information!