Job Description of a Wind Farm Design Engineer

Responsible for the design development of model and control schemes for wind farm power plant operation using simulation tools and performing system impact studies for rating of wind farm substation apparatus & control systems.

Advise on grid-side analytical methodologies and schemes, for sizing and planning of future wind farm implementations

Responsible for substation equipment rating, and specification, protection coordination guidelines, power apparatus supplier qualifications and selection

Simulation of electrical model of wind turbine and its impact on the power grid
Ensure wind turbine connection is able to meet grid codes

Perform studies on electrical drives and control, power system dynamics and control

Perform load flow and fault analysis, dynamic and transient simulations of power systems using dynamic simulation tools such as PSS/E, DigSilent Power-Factory, PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink or equivalent

Perform field measurements of power plant control/SCADA performance
PREREQUISITES

Proficiency in electrical drives and control, power system dynamics and control
Ability to perform load flow and fault analysis, dynamic and transient simulations of power systems using dynamic simulation tools such as PSS/E, DigSilent Power-Factory, PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink or equivalent

Ability to perform field measurements of power plant control/SCADA performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in the relevant wind power field for Senior Engineer level, and 5 to 10 years similar experience for Associate Principal / Principal Engineer level
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Degree (Masters preferred) in Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical, or equivalent for Senior Engineer, and Masters (PhD preferred) in Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical, or equivalent for Associate Principal / Principal Engineer Nigel BeanAustralia wind development staff View discussion »