Grid Connections Engineer

Beyond Electrical Engineering; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Electrical Engineering in Melbourne seeks a Grid Connections Engineer to support renewable energy projects, from feasibility to commissioning, across Australia.

Join a high-growth consultancy with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane; collaborate across disciplines, mentor juniors, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in power system analysis and renewable grid connections in Australia.
• Proven track record leading projects from application through commissioning.
• Knowledge of National Electricity Rules (NER) and/or Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Rules.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grid connection applications, feasibility studies and compliance modelling, including steady-state, RMS and EMT studies, per AEMO and NSP requirements.
• Develop GPS, R0–R2, DMAT, and benchmarking studies, ensuring NER compliance.
• Oversee commissioning, compliance testing, and validation of renewable generation and grid assets.
• Drive technical discussions with AEMO, NSPs, and project partners; mentor junior engineers and ensure technical quality of grid connection studies.

Skills

Power system analysis

Renewable grid connections

Python automation

Inverter-based/grid-forming tech

Communication/leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT

Job description

Beyond Electrical Engineering – Melbourne VIC

Why Join Us?

At BEE, our people are central to our success. We are continuing to grow our capabilities and project portfolio, creating opportunities for engineers to work on technically challenging projects while playing an active role in shaping the future of the business.

We offer more than just a role - you'll join a supportive, team-focused environment where technical expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged and there is genuine opportunity to develop your career.

Exposure to a diverse range of renewable energy and power projects.

Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

Play a role in Australia's transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

Join a high-growth engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its evolution.

Work within a collaborative, values-driven culture where technical excellence, trust, accountability and practical problem-solving are highly valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Grid Connections Engineering Manager, you will join BEE's growing Grid Connections team, supporting renewable energy and power projects through the increasingly complex process of connecting new generation and grid assets to the electricity network.

The role will provide exposure across the full grid connection lifecycle, from early feasibility and network studies through to GPS development, AEMO and NSP engagement, compliance, commissioning and final project delivery.

You'll work across a range of technically challenging projects, applying power system modelling and engineering judgement to develop practical solutions that satisfy both technical and regulatory requirements.

The role also provides the opportunity to work collaboratively across BEE's broader engineering disciplines and, depending on experience and project requirements, contribute to technical advisory, electrical design, project management and commissioning activities.

As BEE continues to grow its grid connection capability, this is an opportunity to become part of a team that is helping shape how the business supports clients through the connection and delivery of Australia's next generation of renewable energy and power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Grid Connection Technical Expertise – Undertake grid connection applications, feasibility studies and compliance modelling, including steady-state, RMS and EMT studies, in accordance with AEMO and NSP requirements.

Regulatory Expertise – Participate in the technical development of GPS, R0–R2, DMAT, and benchmarking studies, ensuring NER compliance.

Testing & Delivery – Oversee commissioning, compliance testing, and validation of renewable generation and grid assets.

Stakeholder Engagement – Drive technical discussions with AEMO, NSPs, and project partners. Mentor junior engineers and be responsible for the technical quality of the grid connection studies.

What You'll Bring

4+ years' experience in power system analysis and renewable grid connections in Australia.

Proven track record leading projects from application through commissioning.

Strong capability with PSCAD, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT.

Proficiency in automation of simulation tools utilising Python.

In-depth knowledge of inverter-based and grid-forming technologies.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Must have full work rights in Australia.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.

Possesses knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) and/or Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Rules.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity for a Grid Connections Engineer to play a key role in technically challenging renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

You'll play a central role in supporting grid connection projects from early feasibility and network studies through to GPS development, approvals, compliance and commissioning, while contributing to the continued growth of BEE's grid connections capability.

BEE supports flexible ways of working, with opportunities to be based from our Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices and work collaboratively with leaders, teams and clients across the business.

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine power systems expertise, project delivery and stakeholder engagement while helping shape the continued growth of a specialist engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

BEE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.