Grid Connection Lead - Utility-Scale Renewables & BESS

Bluefin Company Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Company Limited is seeking an experienced Grid Connection professional to lead grid connection strategy across utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects in Australia. You will manage external consultants, coordinate with AEMO, NSPs and key stakeholders, and support projects from development through to commissioning.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years’ experience in grid connection or power systems, with strong knowledge of GPS and NEM.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in grid connection, power systems or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Experience engaging with AEMO, NSPs and key industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Grid Performance Standards (GPS) and National Electricity Rules.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy and/or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Exposure to PSSE and/or PowerFactory modelling.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating multiple internal and external parties.

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 primary interface with AEMO, Network Service Providers and other key stakeholders.
• Support Grid Performance Standard (GPS) processes and connection application submissions.
• Assess network capacity and connection feasibility for new project opportunities.
• Coordinate external consultants undertaking power system studies and modelling activities.
• Support development teams with feasibility assessments, due diligence and technical evaluations.
• Provide grid connection guidance during EPC delivery, generator registration and commissioning activities.
• Review technical solutions and equipment integration, including inverter-based resources and control systems.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from development through to operation.

Skills

Grid connection

Power systems

Stakeholder mgmt

AEMO liaison

GPS knowledge

PowerFactory

BESS experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

Job description

Bluefin Company Limited is seeking an experienced Grid Connection professional to lead grid connection strategy across utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects in Australia. You will manage external consultants, coordinate with AEMO, NSPs and key stakeholders, and support projects from development through to commissioning.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years’ experience in grid connection or power systems, with strong knowledge of GPS and NEM.