Grid Connection Engineer – Power Systems & Renewables

Hunter Philips Executive Search; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking experienced Grid Connection Engineers to join a specialist engineering team delivering grid connection studies and power systems solutions for projects across Australia’s energy sector. The role focuses on modelling, analysis, and stakeholder engagement with developers, NSPs and AEMO.

You will interpret and apply power systems solutions, lead complex studies, and provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio while ensuring regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in power system analysis in grid connection, generation, transmission and distribution in Australia.
• Strong understanding of grid connections within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Advanced experience with power systems modelling tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, Python etc.
• Knowledge and experience with planning and connection studies, including load flow and fault analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with developers, investors, NSPs, and AEMO.
• Strong knowledge of NER, GPS requirements, and connection processes
• Familiarity with evolving grid codes and inverter-based resource requirements
• Demonstrated experience with Australian grid-connection processes in Data Centres would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP) to develop grid models and assess grid performance.
• Perform power system analysis, including load flow, short circuit, dynamic, and transient stability studies including harmonic studies.
• Perform simulations including system stability, fault ride-through, voltage/frequency control, system strength / inertia, small signal stability, and other NER compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams, including electrical engineers, to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide input into project strategy, risk positioning, and commercial decisions related to grid compliance
• Monitor post-commissioning performance, analyse deviations, implement optimisation measures and derive lessons & improvements

Skills

Grid connection

Power systems analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PowerFactory

PSS/E

ETAP

Python

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking experienced Grid Connection Engineers to join a specialist engineering team delivering grid connection studies and power systems solutions for projects across Australia’s energy sector. The role focuses on modelling, analysis, and stakeholder engagement with developers, NSPs and AEMO.

You will interpret and apply power systems solutions, lead complex studies, and provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio while ensuring regulatory and