Senior Engineer: Generator Commissioning & Grid Support

Transgrid; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid in Australia is seeking a Senior Engineer - Commissioning and Operations Support to lead generator commissioning activities, validate R1 modelling results, and confirm GPS compliance through on-site testing.

The role also involves monitoring generator non-compliances, approving proposed solutions and plant alterations, and supporting Transgrid’s operations teams in resolving network issues across synchronous and asynchronous generation technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum four years’ industry experience, with at least two years in generator commissioning.
• Knowledge of National Electricity Rules (NER), GPS, and related standards.
• Experience in generator primary/secondary systems design or testing; exposure to controls/SCADA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead generator commissioning activities and on-site testing.
• Validate R1 modelling results and GPS compliance.
• Monitor generator non-compliances and assess proposed solutions.
• Support operations teams with network issue resolution for synchronous and asynchronous generation.
• Undertake site witnessing/testing and occasional site visits.

Skills

Generator commissioning

Technical assessments

Grid connections

Power system planning

SCADA knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Transgrid in Australia is seeking a Senior Engineer - Commissioning and Operations Support to lead generator commissioning activities, validate R1 modelling results, and confirm GPS compliance through on-site testing.

The role also involves monitoring generator non-compliances, approving proposed solutions and plant alterations, and supporting Transgrid’s operations teams in resolving network issues across synchronous and asynchronous generation technologies.