AES Engineers provides clients with a single source of specialist expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Our practical, hands-on experience, combined with rigorous engineering analysis, helps ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards while reducing technical and operational risk.
WHAT WE DO
Services
All services are delivered in‑house by the same AES team, with no handoffs to external contractors across studies, protection, automation, testing or delivery.
This approach gives clients a single technical source of truth, consistent engineering assumptions, and a unified delivery methodology from initial concept through to commissioning.
The result is clearer decisions, faster delivery, and fewer project risks.
01 · POWER SYSTEMS
Power Systems Studies
Comprehensive power system studies using industry-leading modelling tools.
- Load flow and short-circuit analysis (steady-state studies)
- Dynamic and static motor starting analysis
- Harmonic analysis and filter design
- Grid connection and GPS studies for renewables (solar, wind, battery)
- Earthing and grounding design for substations and networks
- Arc flash studies and mitigation (IEEE & NFPA 70E)
- Insulation coordination for switching and lightning protection
- Model Validation, performance assessment and system development (AEMO R1 and R2 test and validations)
02 · PROTECTION
Protection Systems
From LV MCCs to power transmission substation IEDs.
- Protection system studies and relay setting reports
- Fault and disturbance investigation
- Generator compliance testing to AEMO requirements
- CT/VT calculations and IED configuration
- Multi-vendor relay configuration (ABB/Hitachi Relion, Siemens DIGSI 5, SEL, GE)
- Special-purpose network and DC system protection studies
03 · TESTING
Test & Commissioning
Planning through to execution, HV through to LV.
- ITP & ITR development for HV, MV and LV installations
- High voltage testing and system verification (3.3–330 kV)
- Commissioning management, from planning to execution
- Plant testing: FAT, SAT, SCADA, IED, primary and secondary assets
- IEC 61850 compliance testing
04 · AUTOMATION
Substation Automation
Supporting network operators' shift to IEC 61850.
- Automation design (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104)
- IEC 61850 SCD file creation and system configuration
- Process Bus implementation using Sampled Values
- SCADA design, configuration and RTU integration
- MMS and GOOSE signalling design
- Experience across IEC 61850 Editions 1, 2 and 2.2
05 · GENERATION
Power Generation
Thermal, renewable and battery storage assets.
- Compliance testing and fault investigation
- Traditional and renewable plant design and studies
- Relay replacement, from design to execution
- Protection audits
- Protection settings, configuration and testing
06 · DELIVERY
Project Delivery
Kept local, accountable, and cost-controlled.
- Project development, design and planning
- Independent cost control and project governance
- Claims and commercial services
- Procurement support and management
- Estimation, Class 5 through Class 1
HOW WE DELIVER
Safety, quality and communication
Zero-harm safety culture
We believe all incidents are preventable by applying robust safety management and staff training that underpin every project.
Quality as a cornerstone
Disciplined work processes and skilled people, so every deliverable meets the standard clients rely on.
Transparent communication
Regular contact on project status and delivery timelines the main reason clients keep coming back.
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us the project and we will scope it. We will follow it up with a clear written proposal.