Graduate Power Systems Engineer

Enemix; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Enemix is seeking a Grid Connection Engineer to join our Sydney-based Grid Connection Team. You will coordinate network connection activities across construction and operating assets, interfacing with asset management, construction, and regulators to ensure compliance and effective project delivery.

You will support commissioning, testing, and technical assessments for new developments, while leading change under NER rules and managing non-compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient English (written and spoken) and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support network connection coordination across construction and operating assets.
• Interface with asset management, construction, development teams, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with network rules and manage connection processes.
• Assist commissioning, testing, and technical assessments for new developments.
• Lead change processes under NER S5.2.2 and 5.3.9.
• Manage NER 4.15 non-compliance tracking and closure.
• Participate in grid suitability assessments and sizing for new projects.
• Provide weekly reporting on events and outages.
• Stay updated on industry and rule changes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Job Description

Grid Connection Engineer

Renewable Energy | Grid Connection | Sydney

Our client is a leading global renewable energy producer, delivering large‑scale solar, wind and battery storage projects across multiple continents. With several gigawatts already operating or under construction in Australia and a long‑term growth strategy backed by a major international asset manager, they continue to expand their portfolio of generation and storage assets nationwide.

We are partnering with them to recruit a Connection Support Engineer, joining a highly skilled Grid Connection Team and supporting the successful delivery, compliance and performance of their operating assets and construction‑phase projects.

The Opportunity

Working within the Grid Connection Team, you will support the coordination of all activities related to network connection across construction projects, operating generation assets, and new developments. This role interfaces closely with asset management, construction, development teams, the control room, and external stakeholders including AEMO, NSPs, regulators, consultants and EPC contractors.

You will play a key part in ensuring compliance with network rules, managing connection‑related processes, supporting commissioning and testing activities, and contributing to technical assessments for future developments.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in:

• Supporting Generator Performance Standard compliance monitoring across operating assets.
• Leading and supporting change processes under NER S5.2.2 and 5.3.9, including managing engineering due diligence packages with grid consultants.
• Managing the opening, tracking and closure of non‑compliances under the NER 4.15 process.
• Contributing to grid suitability assessments for new development projects, including optimal sizing and connection feasibility.
• Supporting market registration, energisation and commissioning activities for construction projects.
• Being physically present at the Canberra Control Room for commissioning and test events.
• Integrating commissioning and testing management into operational control planning.
• Weekly reporting on operational events and outages that may impact assets or construction activities.
• Investigations to support improved asset financial performance (for example FCAS reclassification).
• Supporting power system studies for new developments.
• Remaining up to date with industry and rule changes.

About You

You will be well‑suited to this role if you have:

• A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A reliable, team‑focused and detail‑oriented approach to work.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• The ability to self‑regulate and maintain a balanced approach to workload in a dynamic environment.

Highly regarded:

• Experience with power system modelling software (PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory).
• Experience with NEM or WEM registration, testing and commissioning processes.
• Understanding of generator operations in the NEM/WEM (energy, ancillary services, non‑market services).
• Working knowledge of interconnection processes with network service providers.
• Experience with commercial contracts related to transmission or distribution infrastructure.

Role Details

• Permanent, full‑time
• Sydney‑based with some travel to Canberra