Job Description

SNC-Lavalin is one of the world's leading professional services and project management organisations since 1911 with over 30,000 employees worldwide. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects across the world. We are committed to having a diverse, flexible, and inclusive team that drives and shapes our business and we are proud to create opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build their careers in Australia and globally.

In Australia, we are a growing team with a 5-year strategy. We are building into the current and future needs of industry and looking for agile engineers to help lead our growth plans.

Role Summary

The main tasks of the Systems Planning Engineer will include interconnection studies, injection studies, load flow studies, dynamic and transient studies, feasibility studies, and power system modelling and analysis, using software such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, etc.

Working in collaboration with the system studies experts to prepare deliverables in the following fields:

• Power system studies
• Python scripting for system study automation.
• Data collection, model development, simulations, analysis, reporting and presentations to Clients.
• Transient studies including Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV), insulation coordination and harmonics.
• Feasibility and Techno-economic studies (lines, substation, generation)
• HVDC, FACTS and renewable energy (wind, solar) system design and studies, including dynamic simulations, parameter setting and preparation of specifications.
• Design studies (such as grounding, lightning, EMF/EMI, audible noise, cable sizing)
• Site visits to measure audible noise, ground resistance, harmonics and electromagnetic fields data.
• Support the business development team (proposals, presentations, strategy)

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognised institution
• Demonstrated experience, particularly in modeling and simulations of power systems, and writing reports;
• Proficiency in the following software tools (an asset): PSS®E, PSCAD, Python Scripting, PSLF, EMTP-RV, DigSilent
• Exceptional academic, extracurricular and professional record
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity today!

"We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability."

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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