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Job summary

Sydney-based, hybrid role for a Senior/Principal Power Systems Engineer leading grid connection studies and GPS development across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). The role focuses on utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects from development through to commissioning and compliance.

You will manage AEMO registration processes, define grid strategies, and provide technical leadership while engaging with NSPs, OEMs and project developers in a multi‑stakeholder environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Essential: 5–15+ years’ experience in power systems engineering (Senior/Principal/Lead level).
• Essential: Proven experience in grid connection studies and GPS development.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of PSSE and/or PSCAD.
• Essential: Solid understanding of AEMO processes, NER requirements and NSP frameworks; multi‑stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver power system studies for grid connections (load flow, dynamic RMS, EMT).
• Develop and negotiate Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and connection applications.
• Define and implement grid connection strategies for complex hybrid renewable projects.
• Manage AEMO generator registration processes (R1 & R2) and related deliverables.
• Oversee concept design development and provide electrical design input for projects.
• Support or lead commissioning, testing, and model validation activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Engage with key stakeholders including AEMO, NSPs, OEMs and project developers.
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements, rule changes and ongoing NEM compliance.

Skills

Grid connection studies

PSSE/PSCAD

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior or Principal Power Systems Engineer

Senior / Principal / Lead Power Systems Engineer
Sydney (flexible / hybrid) | Renewable Energy & Grid Connections
Full-time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

A specialist grid‑connection advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior, Principal or Lead Power Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).

This is a high‑impact position working on utility‑scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects, where you will lead grid connection strategies, power system studies and stakeholder engagement across the full project lifecycle—from early development through to commissioning and compliance.

• Lead and deliver power system studies including load flow, dynamic (RMS) and EMT modelling (PSSE and PSCAD)
• Develop and negotiate Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and connection applications
• Define and implement grid connection strategies for complex and hybrid renewable projects
• Manage AEMO generator registration processes (R1 & R2) and associated deliverables
• Oversee concept design development and provide balance‑of‑plant electrical design input
• Support or lead commissioning activities, hold point testing and model validation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Engage with key stakeholders including AEMO, NSPs, OEMs and project developers
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements, rule changes and ongoing compliance under the NEM framework

What You’ll Be Working On

• Utility‑scale renewable projects (typically 100 MW to 2 GW+)
• Hybrid systems integrating solar, wind and BESS
• Complex grid connection challenges requiring technical and regulatory expertise
• End‑to‑end project involvement across:
• Pre‑feasibility & feasibility studies
• Connection applications and GPS negotiation
• Construction, commissioning and operational compliance

About You

You’ll be a highly capable power systems professional with a strong understanding of grid connections in the NEM.

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5–15+ years’ experience in power systems engineering (level aligned to Senior / Principal / Lead)
• Proven experience in grid connection studies and GPS development
• Strong working knowledge of PSSE and/or PSCAD
• Solid understanding of AEMO processes, NER requirements and NSP frameworksExperience working across multi‑stakeholder project environments

Highly Regarded:

• Experience leading projects or mentoring teams
• Commissioning, testing or compliance experience
• Exposure to hybrid renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with system strength, stability and evolving grid requirements

Why Apply

• Join a highly specialised, technically focused team at the forefront of grid connections
• Work across high‑profile renewable energy projects shaping Australia’s energy transition
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with meaningful project ownership
• Flexible, collaborative and expert‑driven working environment
• Strong pipeline of work across solar, wind, storage and hybrid developments

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Power Systems Engineer looking to step into a senior or leadership role within grid connections, this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact renewable energy projects.

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Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook
Department: IPPL Professional Practice Support
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUNursingPosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Nov-26