Impactful Grid Connection Engineer (Hybrid)

Akayshaenergy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing allowance

Development budget and days off

Parental leave

Long Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Akayshaenergy is leading the energy transition and seeks a Connection Applications Lead to own end-to-end submissions from enquiry to registration, collaborating with Commercial and Engineering to set grid settings from day one.

You will have a degree in Electrical/Control/Power Systems Engineering, hands-on renewables experience, and strong knowledge of NEM processes. Proficiency with PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory is required. Hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility and career growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical, Control or Power Systems Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in renewables or electrical engineering on utility-scale projects.
• Solid knowledge of NEM grid connection processes and Australian engineering standards.
• Familiarity with power system modelling tools like PSSE, PSCAD or PowerFactory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Connection Application process end to end, including Connection Enquiries, Generator Performance Standards, design and modelling packages, validation, Hold Point testing and registration submissions
• Work with Business Developers and Engineering to optimise project designs, equipment selection and grid connection planning
• Liaise directly with OEMs, external consultants and AEMO/NSPs, troubleshooting power system models and control system performance
• Negotiate technical performance standards with AEMO and NSPs, balancing our long-term operation of the asset against regulatory requirements
• Keep across new rules and regulations, and help shape our responses to proposed changes

Skills

Renewables experience

Electrical engineering

Grid connection knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control or Power Systems

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Akayshaenergy is leading the energy transition and seeks a Connection Applications Lead to own end-to-end submissions from enquiry to registration, collaborating with Commercial and Engineering to set grid settings from day one.

You will have a degree in Electrical/Control/Power Systems Engineering, hands-on renewables experience, and strong knowledge of NEM processes. Proficiency with PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory is required. Hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility and career growth.