Grid Engineer

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do 

You will work closely with the technical and development teams to progress connection applications, including assisting with site finding and grid capacity assessments, power system modelling (RMS and EMT), determining performance standards and assisting NSPs and AEMO through the technical due diligence process.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Manage grid connection studies for our pipeline of solar projects in PSSE and PSCAD to determine key inputs into the EPC process.

•    Prepare connection study report, performance standards, releasable user guides and other documentation as required to complete the connection process to the standard required by the NSP and AEMO. 

•    Support the project with the EPC from the connection application phase through the detailed design and up to commissioning and R2 testing.

•    Manage and negotiate the technical performance standards with NSP’s and AEMO

Who we’re looking for     

Knowledge

•    Working knowledge of the NER (National Electricity Rules) and GPS (Generator Performance Standards).

•    Power systems modelling (PSS/E, PS-CAD) ideally with a utility background in power systems planning or operations.

Qualifications 

•    Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Experience 

•    3-5 years of experience working in power systems related roles is essential, especially in power system modelling and power quality assessment.  

•    Proficiency in using power system analysis tools including PSSE, PSCAD, and PowerFactory preferred.

•    Experience in renewable energy (solar or wind) will be considered very favourably.

•    Capability in training and mentoring engineers and passing on technical competences.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

•    Manage and work together with internal stakeholders and external parties to deliver to a high standard and to tight and changing deadlines.

•    Results driven, enthusiastic multi-tasker, able to deal and co-ordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

•    Effectively manage changes in priorities, unexpected events or unanticipated demands.

•    Communicate information to others in a positive and professional manner.

•    Be a team player, sensitive towards targets, goals and objectives of the EPC APAC team as well as all other business units within Lightsource bp.

Why you’ll want to work with us    

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.   Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.