Lead Future Energy Engineer (DER)
Perth
We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.
And we want you to be part of it.
You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.
But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.
Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.
We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.
We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.
This is where you come in.
Role Description:
The Lead Future Energy Engineer is a newly created opportunity in our Central Park Office based in Perth.
The purpose of this role is to drive the development and implementation of ground-breaking control strategies for power systems. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing performance, ensuring unparalleled regulatory compliance, and revolutionizing the integration of renewable energy assets into the power grid. Serving as the foremost subject matter expert (SME) for network connection processes, you will play a key role in shaping the industry's future. Additionally, your responsibility extends to pioneering and setting the highest standards in internal engineering processes, contributing to the field's evolution at a transformative level.
Job responsibilities:
- Conduct due diligence on technical solutions across the DER and renewable asset lifecycle to support decision making.
- Develop and implement control strategies for power systems, DER, wind, PV, and energy storage systems to optimize performance and ensure grid stability.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate DER systems performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with grid and market operators and cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate DER into the broader power grid, ensuring compliance with WEM rules, Technical rule, industry standards and regulations.
- Stay abreast and serve as an SME to influence change in rules and regulations related to DER network connection processes, contributing to internal Synergy standards and processes to remain compliant and up-to-date.
- Provide thoughtful leadership for the DER Team and opportunities for development of junior and Senior Engineers.
What you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Strong understanding of technical rules and regulations governing power system connections.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information.
- Strong thoughtful leadership and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams and technical and regulatory outcomes for Synergy and its customers.
- 7 years experience as an Electrical Engineer or Control Systems Engineer in the power and energy sector.
So, what's it like working for Synergy?
As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.
At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.
Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave
- Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
- Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
- Learning and development opportunities
More details can be found here
At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close Wednesday the 15th of July, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
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Need some help?
Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au