Grid Connection Lead - Renewable Energy & Storage

Bluefin Company Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Company Limited is seeking an experienced Grid Connection professional to lead grid connection strategy for a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects in Australia. You will manage external consultants, coordinate with AEMO and Network Service Providers, and drive studies from feasibility to connection and commissioning.

Reporting to a senior leader, you will apply PSSE/PowerFactory modelling, navigate GPS and NER rules, and ensure robust interfaces with

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 6+ years' experience in grid connection, power systems or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Experience engaging with AEMO, NSPs and key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of GPS and National Electricity Rules.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and/or BESS projects.
• Exposure to PSSE and PowerFactory modelling.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple internal and external parties independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection activities for utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects.
• Manage and review grid connection studies, technical documentation and consultant deliverables.
• Act as the interface with AEMO, NSPs and other key stakeholders.
• Support GPS processes and connection application submissions.
• Assess network capacity and connection feasibility for new opportunities.
• Coordinate external consultants on power system studies and modelling.
• Support development teams with feasibility assessments, due diligence and technical evaluations.
• Provide grid connection guidance during EPC delivery, generator registration and commissioning.
• Review solutions and equipment integration (inverter-based resources and control systems).
• Support project teams through development to operation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

Job description

Bluefin Company Limited is seeking an experienced Grid Connection professional to lead grid connection strategy for a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects in Australia. You will manage external consultants, coordinate with AEMO and Network Service Providers, and drive studies from feasibility to connection and commissioning.

Reporting to a senior leader, you will apply PSSE/PowerFactory modelling, navigate GPS and NER rules, and ensure robust interfaces with