R2 Commissioning Engineer

Phillip Riley; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Technical training & development

Career progression opportunities

Support for professional memberships

Collaborative culture with industry-le

Bonus structure

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team focusing on commissioning, power systems and grid compliance within Australia’s evolving energy sector.

You will work on utility-scale projects including solar, BESS and wind, verifying plant performance, supporting grid compliance and ensuring connection to the electricity network meets GPS requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in commissioning, grid compliance or power systems within renewables.
• Understanding of Australian grid connection process (R0, R1, R2).
• Familiarity with PSSE/PSCAD and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of HV infrastructure and plant control systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning activities, testing, energisation and operational readiness.
• Develop and coordinate R2 testing documentation with network operators and stakeholders.
• Review plant readiness including SCADA, inverters, metering, and control systems.
• Execute and assess performance and compliance tests (GPS related).
• Analyse test results and prepare reports demonstrating grid compliance.
• Undertake power system model validation against test results.
• Support assets with compliance testing after plant modifications and during operation.
• Investigate issues with manufacturers and EPCs to develop solutions.
• Liaise with AEMO and NSPs to progress milestones and resolve queries.
• Identify risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.

Skills

Commissioning

Grid compliance

Power systems engineering

SCADA knowledge

PSSE/PSCAD

HV infrastructure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

SCADA

Job description

Phillip Riley is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in commissioning, power systems or grid compliance to develop their career within Australia's evolving energy sector.

Working across utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS and wind, you will play an important role in verifying plant performance, supporting grid compliance and ensuring projects meet the technical requirements for connection to the electricity network.

This position offers a blend of technical analysis, commissioning coordination and performance testing, with a particular focus on R2 activities and model validation. It would suit an engineer looking to transition from site-based commissioning into a more technically focused role, as well as someone with a power systems or control engineering background keen to specialise in renewable energy commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning activities and support projects through testing, energisation and operational readiness.
• Develop and coordinate R2 testing documentation, working with network operators and relevant industry stakeholders to agree on testing requirements.
• Review plant readiness ahead of testing, including SCADA, power plant controllers, inverters, metering and associated control systems.
• Execute and assess performance and compliance tests, including capability assessments, power quality, disturbance response, dispatch functionality and control system checks.
• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports demonstrating compliance with Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Undertake power system model validation and compare modelled performance against actual test results.
• Support existing renewable energy assets with compliance testing following plant modifications and during ongoing operational monitoring.
• Investigate technical issues identified during commissioning and performance testing, working with equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors and control system providers to develop solutions.
• Liaise with AEMO and Network Service Providers (NSPs) to progress commissioning milestones and resolve technical queries.
• Identify potential technical and programme risks and contribute to practical solutions that keep projects on track.

Phillip Riley is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in commissioning, power systems or grid compliance to develop their career within Australia's evolving energy sector.

Working across utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS and wind, you will play an important role in verifying plant performance, supporting grid compliance and ensuring projects meet the technical requirements for connection to the electricity network.

This position offers a blend of technical analysis, commissioning coordination and performance testing, with a particular focus on R2 activities and model validation. It would suit an engineer looking to transition from site-based commissioning into a more technically focused role, as well as someone with a power systems or control engineering background keen to specialise in renewable energy commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning activities and support projects through testing, energisation and operational readiness.
• Develop and coordinate R2 testing documentation, working with network operators and relevant industry stakeholders to agree on testing requirements.
• Review plant readiness ahead of testing, including SCADA, power plant controllers, inverters, metering and associated control systems.
• Execute and assess performance and compliance tests, including capability assessments, power quality, disturbance response, dispatch functionality and control system checks.
• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports demonstrating compliance with Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Undertake power system model validation and compare modelled performance against actual test results.
• Support existing renewable energy assets with compliance testing following plant modifications and during ongoing operational monitoring.
• Investigate technical issues identified during commissioning and performance testing, working with equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors and control system providers to develop solutions.
• Liaise with AEMO and Network Service Providers (NSPs) to progress commissioning milestones and resolve technical queries.
• Identify potential technical and programme risks and contribute to practical solutions that keep projects on track.

About You

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least two years' experience in commissioning, grid compliance or power systems engineering within the renewable energy sector.
• An understanding of the Australian grid connection process, particularly the R0, R1 and R2 stages.
• Familiarity with power system simulation tools such as PSSE and PSCAD.
• Knowledge of HV infrastructure, SCADA and plant control systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate technical issues methodically.
• Clear communication skills, with the confidence to engage with technical teams, network operators, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

Join a growing engineering environment where you can deepen your technical expertise and contribute to projects supporting Australia's energy transition.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression as the business and project portfolio expand.
• Support for relevant professional memberships.
• A collaborative and social culture, working with industry leaders
• Bonus structure

Additional information

• Grid Connection, Power Systems, commissioning
• Brisbane based with hybrid work
• Full project ownership and client interface