Senior Grid Connection Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid working environment

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Owner’s side renewable energy projects

Job summary

Renewable Energy Developer in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to drive utility-scale solar and BESS grid-connection activities. You will work on owners side projects, coordinating with AEMO, NSPs and consultants to deliver studies and connection applications.

The role requires 3+ years in the Australian energy market, experience with PSCAD and PSSBE, and an engineering degree. It offers a hybrid working setup and a supportive mentoring environment from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the Australian energy market.
• Exposure to grid connection or power systems engineering.
• Engineering degree.

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 with AEMO, NSPs, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical documentation and project delivery activities.

Skills

Grid connection engineering

Power systems engineering

PSCAD/PSSAE

NEM/NER knowledge

Australian energy market experience

Education

Engineering degree

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 as the Senior Grid Connection Engineer

• 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