Job Description

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CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER - GRID STABILITY & OPERABILITY

Future Energy Overview: Driven by a global network of purpose-driven professionals who live and breathe the Power of Commitment, GHD is actively helping clients and communities navigate the complex and rapidly evolving energy transition. Due to the ongoing success of this initiative, we are currently looking for highly skilled and motivated Control Systems Engineers to join our dedicated team in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Position Overview: As an Electrical Engineer in our Power Networks team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing control system strategies and systems for a variety of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Your deep system and network understanding will enable you to assess project feasibility, develop designs and deliver the control system solutions needed to redefine the energy landscape, revolutionising how we harness, distribute, and manage energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualise, design, and deliver control systems solutions for complex power projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct detailed analyses of power systems and associated control systems, identifying opportunities for optimisation, stability enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement advanced control algorithms, including model-based and adaptive control techniques, to enhance the performance and reliability of power systems.
• Undertake system integration tasks, interfacing control systems with various hardware and software components, such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring solutions.
• Perform simulation and testing of control strategies using industry-standard software tools, verifying system performance under various operating conditions and disturbances.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations within the power systems and control systems engineering fields, contributing to the continuous improvement of GHD\'s technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and proposals, effectively communicating complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing control systems for power generation, transmission and distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in control system design, simulation, and optimization using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Digsilent PowerFactory or similar software.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE standards).
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in control systems such as C/C++, Python, or PLC programming languages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to power systems and control systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible working and more.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.
• Contribution to meaningful, sustainable energy projects that have a positive impact on the environment and society.

If you are a motivated and forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about shaping the energy transition, we invite you to join our team at GHD. Apply now to be part of our exciting journey toward a greener and more sustainable future.

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If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we\'ll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we\'re here to back yours.

Your success is our success, and together we\'ll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don\'t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That\'s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It\'s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity\'s most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

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