Control Engineer

ABOUT DYNAMICA CONSULTING

Dynamica Consulting is a specialist engineering consultancy providing grid connection, power system modelling, plant control engineering and post-construction technical support to the renewable energy and power generation sectors.

We work with wind farms, solar PV plants, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and associated electrical infrastructure, supporting both new developments and operational plants.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a technically skilled Control Engineer to undertake control system design, dynamic modelling, performance optimisation, technical investigations and operational support for renewable energy and power generation plants.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in control engineering, plant operations, dynamic simulation and equipment failure investigations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure and optimise plant-level control systems, including Power Plant Controllers (PPCs).
• Develop control strategies for voltage regulation, reactive power management, active power and frequency response.
• Model and validate dynamic control-system performance using PSS®E and PSCAD simulation software.
• Analyse and tune controller gains, droop characteristics, time constants, deadbands and operating limits.
• Investigate equipment failures and control-system disturbances through engineering root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Configure and validate SCADA interfaces, control logic, remote telemetry, monitoring systems and alarms.
• Support plant commissioning, controller testing, model validation and post-construction performance optimisation.
• Conduct site inspections, assess operational performance and recommend corrective engineering solutions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Control Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline with substantial control systems coursework.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional engineering experience in control systems engineering, industrial automation, power generation plant control or closely related engineering roles.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of control systems, dynamic modelling, feedback control, system stability and controller tuning.
• Demonstrated understanding of power generation plant operations, maintenance practices, equipment performance and operational reliability.
• Strong engineering root cause analysis skills, particularly investigating equipment failures, control malfunctions and operational disturbances.
• Proficiency in PSS®E and PSCAD, particularly dynamic control-system modelling, simulation, controller response assessment and model validation.
• Sound knowledge of SCADA systems, plant automation, remote telemetry, control logic and operational monitoring.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, operational records, event logs and engineering simulation results.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical reporting and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent site visits, including travel to regional power generation facilities.
• Australian work rights.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Master's degree or PhD in Control Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with renewable energy generation, wind farms, solar PV plants or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience in Power Plant Controller configuration, dynamic model validation and commissioning.
• Experience supporting operational power plants, equipment failure investigations and post-construction engineering activities.
• Familiarity with Australian power system technical standards and grid compliance requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their educational background and relevant professional experience, particularly in power plant operations, control engineering and control system development.

Applications can be submitted directly through the Apply link on this advertisement or emailed to [email protected].

Dynamica Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be assessed based on relevant qualifications, technical competencies and experience.