Lead Engineer, Grid

Vestas AUNZ is offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Grid Connection Expert. The Grid team oversees all aspects of the grid during the sales, construction, and service phases of projects throughout the Asia Pacific, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. You will collaborate with a team of engineering experts across the region, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and compliant grid solutions. This role includes technical and resource management during the sales, construction and service phases, overseeing grid connection approval, grid compliance, and managing the balance of plant processes for multiple projects. Responsibilities Work closely with the power system studies team to define the wind farm generator performance standards, and develop the wind farm control system, functional design specification and reactive plant requirements Coordinate activities with the grid modelling team, functional leaders, project managers, contract managers, sales team, and other internal stakeholders Review grid connection and compliance reports and package submissions from subcontractors and internal stakeholders against industry best practices, grid code requirements, and international and local standards, in addition to Vestas\' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection and compliance Ensure grid connection and compliance deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely manner and of high quality Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection and compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner Undertake and support the commissioning and testing of the wind farm, grid monitoring equipment and control systems Prepare project-specific grid compliance test plans, noting the grid requirements and understanding of the plant limitations Prepare test schedules for the different grid compliance testing activities with consideration to the project schedules Prepare site-specific functional design specifications for the park-level controller and wind turbine generators based on the computer models, and the agreed generator performance standards Coordinate with NSP/TSO/Customer and undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, and model validation (R2) testing and liaise with site-based personnel and operators Engage and manage power systems engineering consultancies when required Discuss with internal stakeholders and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers Attend and provide input to safety, design, technical and risk meetings, workshops and reviews Assess Variations, RFIs and payment claims Review tender specifications Qualifications Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems 5+ years of experience in grid connection, grid advisory, grid compliance testing and power systems analysis Competencies Ability to manage consultants and designers Experience in the reviewing of grid connection and compliance reports Any grid connection and compliance experience, especially wind farm Hold Point testing Generator and power systems modelling, especially of wind farms Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and electricity authorities Experience in a high-pressure environment What We Offer Excellent career development opportunities both nationally and globally A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion Flexible workplace arrangements 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave Employee Assistance Program Additional Information All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role. We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Our Benefits: Join the World\'s Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider. Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally. A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion. Flexible workplace arrangements. Our company information: Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our commitment to a fair hiring: At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness. DEIB Statement: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. About Vestas: Vestas is the energy industry\’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines. We have installed more wind power than anyone else, with 185+ GW installed and 40+ years of experience. We are a diverse, global team of 30,000 employees dedicated to powering the solution for a sustainable future. #J-18808-Ljbffr