Senior Engineer - Grid Connections

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Flexible and inclusive workplace

Safety and diversity commitment

Job summary

UGL in Sydney is seeking a Senior Grid Connections Engineer to lead grid connection studies, perform power system analyses and manage regulatory submissions across major energy projects.

You will collaborate with project teams, applying experience in EPC or consultancy environments to deliver compliant connection solutions from concept through to delivery, using PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevance to power systems.
• Experience delivering grid connection studies for energy projects.
• Fluency with regulatory and connection requirements in energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Support grid connection studies for major energy projects.
• Prepare and coordinate technical submissions to networks and regulators.
• Perform power system analysis and modelling using PowerFactory, PSSE, PSCAD.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop integrated connection solutions.
• Ensure compliance with market and network requirements throughout projects.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure connection approvals.
• Provide technical advice across development, design and delivery phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice outcomes.

Skills

Grid connection studies

Power systems experience

Regulatory compliance

EPC / consultancy background

Client engagement

Independent delivery

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PowerFactory

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Build the connections that power tomorrow. Bring your grid connection expertise to a role where technical excellence and project delivery go hand in hand.

Overview About UGL

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services across Australia, delivering essential projects in energy, utilities, transport, resources and infrastructure. With a strong presence in the energy sector, UGL partners with some of Australia's leading organisations to deliver complex and innovative solutions that support the nation's future growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Senior Grid Connections Engineer to join our growing Energy team. Working across major energy projects, you will play a key role in managing grid connection studies, technical assessments, compliance requirements and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful connection outcomes. This role will suit a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex power system challenges, working collaboratively with project teams, and taking ownership of outcomes from concept through to delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Support grid connection studies for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.

• Prepare and coordinate technical submissions to network service providers and regulatory bodies.

• Undertake power system analysis and modelling using software such as PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD.

• Collaborate with primary and secondary engineering teams to develop integrated connection solutions.

• Assess compliance with market, regulatory and network requirements throughout project lifecycles.

• Engage with clients, consultants, utilities and key stakeholders to facilitate successful connection approvals.

• Provide technical advice and support during project development, design and delivery phases.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice engineering outcomes.

Your Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.

• Extensive experience within power systems, transmission, renewable energy, utilities or related infrastructure sectors.

• Strong experience delivering grid connection studies and navigating connection processes.

• Advanced proficiency in power system modelling tools, including PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD.

• Solid understanding of regulatory, compliance and connection requirements within the Australian energy market.

• Strong technical foundations in power systems engineering.

• Exposure to both primary and secondary electrical engineering disciplines.

• Background within an EPC environment is highly regarded; candidates from engineering consultancy environments will also be considered.

• Practical, delivery-focused approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major data centre and energy infrastructure projects.

• Exposure to complex and technically challenging grid connection activities.

• Career development and growth opportunities within a leading engineering organisation.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits program.

• Flexible and inclusive workplace committed to diversity and safety. UGL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants may be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including a national criminal history check and medical assessment where applicable.