Our client is a global renewable energy developer seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to support the successful delivery of solar, wind, and BESS projects across Australia.
About the Role:
You'll play a key role as the technical lead for grid connections, helping bring renewable energy projects to life by ensuring they meet NSP, AEMO, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with our development, engineering, and regulatory teams.
Responsibilities
- Secure and manage grid connections for co-located BESS, solar, and wind projects, supporting urgent timelines and development pipeline needs
- Conduct or oversee grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSS®E, and PowerFactory, including feasibility analysis, GPS compliance, and connection applications
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess grid risks for new sites and prepare technical documentation (GPS, R1, connection packages)
- Manage relationships and technical discussions with AEMO, TNSPs, DNSPs, OEMs, and consultants to progress applications and resolve issues
- Build models, and engage with stakeholders from early feasibility right through to commissioning
- Electrical engineering degree
- Ideally 2+ years using PSSE/PSCAD
- Good understanding of NER Chapter 5 and the overall grid connection processes
- Hold point testing experience advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to develop career in grid
- Work for a global developer
- Support from a leading grid team
- Permanent, stable position
- Work from home flexibility
- Competitive salary; $160k-$200k + super + bonus