Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Design & Build; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid work

Mentorship from senior engineers

Owner-side projects

Job summary

Renewable Energy Developer in Brisbane seeks a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to join the grid connection team working on utility-scale solar and BESS projects across Australia. You will contribute to reviews, studies and application processes while collaborating with AEMO, NSPs, and consultants.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with strong mentorship from senior engineers and direct exposure to owner's side renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the Australian energy market.
• Experience in grid connection or power systems engineering.
• Engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support grid connection activities for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Assist with power system studies and technical assessments.
• Support GPS and connection application processes.
• Collaborate with AEMO, NSPs, consultants and stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical documentation and project delivery.

Skills

3+ years energy market experience

Grid connection exposure

Power systems engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Position: Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Company: Renewable Energy Developer

Projects: Solar & BESS

Salary: $180-$200k base + super + bonus

Design & Build Recruitment is collaborating with a renewable energy developer to expand their grid connection engineering team, focusing on utility-scale solar and BESS projects throughout Australia.

This is a perfect opportunity for a Senior Power Systems Engineer with a few years of experience who is looking to advance their career within a developer environment and gain hands-on experience with grid connection on actual renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support grid connection activities across utility-scale solar and BESS projects
• Assist with power system studies and technical assessments
• Support GPS and connection application processes
• Work closely with AEMO, NSPs, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to technical documentation and project delivery activities

About You

• 3+ years of experience within the Australian energy market
• Exposure to grid connection or power systems engineering
• Experience using PSCAD and/or PSS®E
• Understanding of the NEM and NER frameworks
• Engineering degree qualifications

Benefits

• Bonus structure
• Hybrid working environment
• Strong mentorship from experienced senior engineers
• Opportunity to work directly on owner’s side renewable energy projects