Senior Protection and Control Engineer

home_work On-site Posted 1 day ago Purpose of the position This role is primarily responsible for the provision of engineering expertise and leadership, as well as scoping,design, and estimation regarding substation designs for internal and external Network Services clients.The position is also responsible for the technical development and leadership of the Secondary Design teamand implementation of appropriate policies and procedures regarding distribution, sub -transmission, andtransmission assets.The performance of this role contributes to the successful completion of projects to meet specific target dates,and the achievement of positive financial results for Network Services. Your key responsibilities Engineering and Design Services Provide effective specialist engineering design and advice in relation to the design of zone substations,industrial substations and distributed generation network connections to a variety of standards, and inaccordance with the relevant technical manuals, OH&S Act, 'Safety in Design' guidelines and customerrequirements Review and continuously improve processes and systems to ensure high productivity, efficiency andquality outcomes, after considering all the relevant safety, technical, commercial, and environmentalfactors Ensure all designs consider 'whole of asset lifecycle' as part of the design process Take ownership and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce formal responses andreports. Monitors, review and approve engineering solutions and proposals by others, as well as manufacturersupplied drawings, in accordance with agreed standards. Undertake non-prescribed engineering work, inclusive of supervision and approval Innovation & Continuous Improvement Assist, develop and implement new technologies and innovative design practices and standards to meetbusiness needs by applying technical expertise and experience Highly proficient in risk management and generates cost savings through innovation Learns quickly when facing new situations and communicates unsuccessful and successfulactivities/projects to others for future projects Through understanding the market, customers and competitors, develop ideas and initiatives to enhancethe capabilities of the design team and the company's competitive position Technical Mentoring and Development Defines complex issues with ambiguous information, provide technical expertise and mentoring to designpersonnel and stimulates critical thinking to solve complex problems Synthesizes various considerations to makes tough decisions, striking a balance with trade-offs andpushing for better solutions to move forward Ability to develop technical based policies and procedures relating to design, and implement change asrequired Assess Network Services capabilities and identify opportunities, as well as actively engaging with theDesign Leadership team to develop a collaborative and agile mindset and support peers Education / Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Professional Engineer who is registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or National Engineering Registration (NER) Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV) Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is advantageous Knowledge Design within AutoCAD and deliver solutions to complex problems or large projects applying engineeringprinciples to create better outcomes that meet Network Services, its clients, and applicable statutory andregulatory requirements. Expert design and compliance knowledge of protection and control systems in the electrical distribution and transmissionnetworks in accordance with customer and Australian Standards. Applied skills in the integration of renewable power generation into electricity grids. Detailed knowledge of new protection and control technologies such as the implementation of IEC61850 & SCADA and techniques based on on-the-job experience. Detailed knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, OH&S Act, 'Safety in Design' Guidelines, standards and codes. Expert knowledge of the design process, and the design activities undertaken within substation design. Demonstrated experience in the use of complex numbers and symmetrical components for fault current analysis by hand (i.e. Excel) and computer software packages (e.g. DigSilent PowerFactory/PSSE/Sincal). Demonstrated experience in protection setting calculations for different protection schemes used in zone substations and distribution networks. Extensive experience in specifying and configuring protection relays from a range of major suppliers. Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Strong understanding of best practice in innovation and value improvement for the adoption of new technologies. Technical lead in a project delivery environment. Mark WatersSenior Recruitment Consultant ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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