Software Engineer – Industrial Microgrid Control
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Position Description
Function: Software Engineer - Industrial Microgrid SystemsReference Number: PT-SJ-PT 24-0301Level: Mid-LevelLocation: PowerTec office and factory, Mitcham, VIC, 3132. This role requires on-site presence and occasional project travel. WfH may be possible irregularly only and only after a successful probation period.Regular/Temporary: RegularStart Date: a.s.a.pEmployment: Full Time[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" icons_position="left"][vc_single_image image="1460" img_size="210x280" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://power-tec.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PT-SJ-PT-23-0301-Technical-UIUX-Engineer-Microgrids-1-1.docx" el_class="job-brochure"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position="left"][vc_empty_space alter_height="medium" hide_on_desktop="" hide_on_notebook="" hide_on_tablet="" hide_on_mobile=""][vc_column_text]Why work for PowerTec?
Join us in shaping the electricity network transformation to 100% distributed renewables!PowerTec produces microgrid and power supply resilience products & systems. We enable our industrial, commercial and network service provider customers to power their site more resiliently, sustainably & autonomously. Our coherent end-to-end solutions combine power system strength with energy market access.We are a technology innovator: The PowerCache (“Grid in a Box” grid augmenting/mirroring/ stabilising battery energy storage system) and PaDECS (Parallel Distributed Energy Resources Control System) offer effective solutions to the challenges of the renewables-powered electricity network.Work on end-to-end solutions with deep IP and deep integration!The team develops, designs, produces and commissions hardware and software and delivers products, customised systems and turn-key projects. Project delivery ranges from supporting studies and approvals, modelling, manufacturing, testing and delivery to on-site commissioning and operation support.Since 2014, PowerTec has delivered some of the most relevant distribution network-size (50kVA – 5MVA) Australian Microgrid and Energy Storage reference projects.Share your passion with a fast-growing purpose-driven team!We are a young fast-growing team working with our customers to lead technological developments in the fast-growing field of renewables-based distributed energy systems. We apply a flexible and collaborative approach to working with and learning from our customers, supply partners and each other and offer intensive personal growth and learning opportunities.The opportunity:
A new opportunity exists for a multi-talented Software Engineer – Industrial Microgrid Systems to join the team.The Candidate Will Have:
A university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related subject; Alternatively, long-standing professional experience in software engineeringRelevant design experience or theoretical knowledge in the following areas:- Industrial, utility (or other technical infrastructure) systems monitoring or control
- An understanding of engineering fundamentals of energy, utility and industrial systems
- Designing, developing, and executing industrial User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)
- Software frameworks: Both
- .NET with C# for Windows Forms GUI developments; Blazor would be a plus.
- Javascript frameworks (React.JS, Node.JS or Angular.JS) for Web-GUI development
- Cloud front-end and back-end development, ideally with Amazon Web Service
- Databases
- Cloud-based architectures and applications
- Agile Software development and DevOps (using Github and JIRA)
- Fundamentals of utility SCADA
- Practical skills to set-up and conduct tests on control system hardware and join large-scale power systems tests together with power systems engineers
- A hands-on delivery-oriented approach with an ability to problem-solve project issues autonomously and wholistically
- Flexibility to adapt to new programming languages and tools and an existing codebase
- Teamwork; reporting to the Head of Software Engineering
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to challenging deadlines
- Ability to travel, occasionally for multiple days
- Ability to navigate a scale-up company environment, i.e. to work with limited support functions and within the framework of developing teams, processes, and resources
- Emotional intelligence when working with project stakeholders, external and internal
- Outstanding professional conduct and verbal & written communication skills
- An Australian residency, or suitable valid visa for at least 1 year – Sponsoring for a subsequent work visa is possible.
By the end of this year, you will have:
Reporting to the Head of SW-Engineering, you will have:- Developed a firm understanding of PowerTec’s Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) solutions, as well as the PaDECS control system through peer-to-peer coaching and learning on the job
- Successfully, timely and compliant with the PowerTec solution concepts and pre-existing versions, carried out the delivery of all aspects related to the PaDECS-Cloud platform interface functional and graphic detail design, including the 'back-end' data handling, architecture design, coding per specification, integration testing, functional verification testing and documentation of:
- Extensions of to the PaDECS Cloud-application (in Amazon Web Services) for aggregated Microgrid monitoring and control (Front-end only, optionally full-stack)
- Analysed the existing end-to-end code base in conjunction with the head of SW-Engineering and supported deployments, updates and bug-fixes
- Created a well-documented, version-controlled repository for joint ongoing development and customer documentation of the delivered software and interfaces
- Improved the tool landscape, design standards and DevOps process for the PaDECS product
- Supported development and site commissioning activities and occasionally travelled to customer’s power systems sites for PowerTec existing and new projects.
- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology