Lead Grid Connection Engineer

Phillip Riley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Extensive project pipeline

In-house capabilities

Job summary

Phillip Riley, in partnership with a leading renewable energy organisation, is seeking a Lead Grid Engineer to drive large-scale grid connection activities across Australia and New Zealand. The role delivers technical leadership on wind, solar and battery storage projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring regulatory and performance requirements are met.

You will oversee studies, model validation and GPS development, while guiding junior engineers and collaborating with external consultants

Qualifications

• 8+ years in grid connections, power systems or a related field.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or similar.
• Strong understanding of NEM, AEMO frameworks and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage.
• Manage connection processes from initial application to commissioning, including R1 and R2 submissions.
• Lead and review power system studies using PSCAD, PSS/E and PowerFactory.
• Coordinate GPS development and negotiations with AEMO and NSPs.
• Provide specialist input on grid integration and system performance issues.
• Review and refine network models for regulatory and technical compliance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, AEMO and NSPs to address technical matters.
• Identify connection risks and provide technical recommendations.
• Assist with system performance assessments, fault investigations and control system optimisation.
• Guide engineers and contribute to engineering processes and standards.

Skills

Grid connections

Power systems

NEM knowledge

AEMO frameworks

Regulatory liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Renewable Energy | Grid Connections | Power Systems

Phillip Riley is partnering with a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector to appoint an experienced Lead Grid Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established grid and power systems professional looking to take ownership of complex grid connection activities and provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects.

Working closely with internal engineering teams, customers, external consultants and network stakeholders, you will play a key role in developing grid connection strategies, resolving technical challenges and ensuring projects achieve the necessary regulatory and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage developments.
• Manage connection processes from initial application through to commissioning, including R1 and R2 submissions.
• Lead and review power system studies using industry software including PSCAD, PSS®E and PowerFactory.
• Coordinate Generator Performance Standards (GPS) development and negotiations with AEMO and relevant Network Service Providers.
• Provide specialist technical input on complex grid integration and power system performance issues.
• Review, validate and refine network models to ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, AEMO and NSPs to address technical matters and facilitate project approvals.
• Identify potential connection risks and provide technical recommendations to support project outcomes.
• Assist with system performance assessments, fault investigations and control system optimisation.
• Offer technical guidance to other engineers and contribute to the development of engineering processes and standards.

About You

• At least 8 years' experience in grid connections, power systems or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of the National Electricity Market (NEM), AEMO frameworks and Generator Performance Standards.
• Extensive experience delivering or overseeing power system studies, grid modelling and model validation.
• Advanced working knowledge of PSCAD, PSS®E and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Background working on large-scale renewable energy developments, ideally across wind, solar and battery storage.
• Confident managing external engineering consultants and engaging with a range of technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• CPEng, RPEQ or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

Join an established and highly regarded engineering team working across some of the most technically challenging projects in the renewable energy market.
This role offers the opportunity to take on a senior technical position, influence key grid connection outcomes and work alongside experienced professionals as the renewable energy landscape continues to evolve across Australia and New Zealand.

Please contact ***@phillipriley.com.au to find out more.
Additional information

• Renewable Energy | Grid Connections | Power Systems
• Market leading salaries
• Extensive project pipleine and in-house capabilities