Grid Connection Engineer — Renewable Power Assets (Hybrid)

Sirius.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sirius seeks a Grid Connection Engineer to own grid connection strategies and power system modelling for major wind, solar, and BESS projects in the NEM. You will coordinate with NSPs, AEMO, and consultants from our Melbourne office, delivering compliant, efficient connection processes.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5+ years in power systems engineering, strong PSCAD/PSS/E skills, and a Melbourne-based or relocate-friendly stance. A hybrid work setup supports balance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Power Systems) or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years of dedicated power systems engineering experience, ideally in consultancy, network operator, or IPP environment.
• Proficiency in PSCAD and PSS/E; familiarity with PowerFactory is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of NER, AEMO processes, GPS tracking and Australian grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee power system modelling and analysis using PSCAD/EMTDC and PSS/E.
• Drive generator connection applications under NER processes and GPS framing.
• Provide technical input into project selection, grid capacity, and risk mitigation.
• Lead GPS tracking, R0/R1/R2 compliance, and AEMO registration for assets.
• Manage interfaces with AEMO, NSPs, consultants, developers, and OEMs.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid connection experience

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Power Systems)

CPEng / NER registration (or progress towards)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Job description

Sirius seeks a Grid Connection Engineer to own grid connection strategies and power system modelling for major wind, solar, and BESS projects in the NEM. You will coordinate with NSPs, AEMO, and consultants from our Melbourne office, delivering compliant, efficient connection processes.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5+ years in power systems engineering, strong PSCAD/PSS/E skills, and a Melbourne-based or relocate-friendly stance. A hybrid work setup supports balance and project delivery.