New Job Opening: Grid Engineer in Sydney, NSW

Job Description

Grid Engineer | Sydney | Global Developer

My client is a global leader in onshore renewables development. Now part of a major energy group, they combine the agility of a specialist developer with the backing of a global player, and they are continuing to grow their ANZ pipeline.

They are looking for a Grid Engineer to join their Grid Connections team in Sydney, working closely with technical and development teams to progress connection applications across their solar and storage portfolio.

What you will be doing

• Manage grid connection studies for solar projects using PSSE and PSCAD, feeding key inputs into the EPC process


• Prepare connection study reports, performance standards and releasable user guides to meet NSP and AEMO requirements


• Support projects through the EPC process, from connection application through detailed design to commissioning and R2 testing


• Negotiate technical performance standards directly with NSPs and AEMO


• Assist with site finding and grid capacity assessments where needed

What they are looking for

• Experience in power systems roles, particularly power system modelling and power quality assessment


• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD or PowerFactory


• Working knowledge of the NER and Generator Performance Standards


• Renewable energy experience, solar or wind, viewed favourably


• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering


• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once and driven to see them through

Why this one is worth a conversation

This is a role with genuine scope to grow - you will be exposed to the full connection lifecycle on live solar projects, working alongside experienced grid professionals, with the stability of a well resourced global business behind you. For someone early to mid career in power systems, it is a strong platform to build specialist depth.

If you want to discuss the detail, including how this compares to other Grid Engineer roles in the Sydney market right now, reach out to [email protected]