Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Michael Page; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Permanent role in energy transition

Impactful projects across Victoria

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer in Melbourne, Victoria to manage grid connection processes for renewable energy projects, both sub-5MW and above-5MW scales. The role requires collaboration with network service providers and regulators, plus technical support across design, construction and commissioning stages.

You will model grids, review documentation for compliance, and stay abreast of evolving energy regulations and technologies to ensure timely, budget-conscious

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering – power systems or related field.
• Strong knowledge of grid connection processes and energy regulations for sub-5 MW and above-5 MW scales.
• Experience with grid modelling software and tools such as SINCAL or similar.
• Proven ability to work with network service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage grid connection processes for renewable energy projects - sub- and above 5MW scales.
• Develop and review technical documentation for compliance with grid codes and standards.
• Collaborate with network service providers and regulatory bodies to secure grid approvals.
• Perform grid modelling and simulations to assess project feasibility.
• Provide technical support during project design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to grid connections.
• Ensure all grid connection activities meet project timelines and budgets.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, standards and emerging technologies.

Job description

• Manage grid connection processes for renewable energy projects - both sub and above 5MW scales.
• Develop and review technical documentation for compliance with grid codes and standards.
• Collaborate with network service providers and regulatory bodies to secure grid approvals.
• Perform grid modelling and simulations to assess project feasibility.
• Provide technical support during project design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to grid connections.
• Ensure all grid connection activities meet project timelines and budgets.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, standards and emerging technologies.

• Manage grid connection processes for renewable energy projects - both sub and above 5MW scales.
• Develop and review technical documentation for compliance with grid codes and standards.
• Collaborate with network service providers and regulatory bodies to secure grid approvals.
• Perform grid modelling and simulations to assess project feasibility.
• Provide technical support during project design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to grid connections.
• Ensure all grid connection activities meet project timelines and budgets.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, standards and emerging technologies.

Opportunity to work on the Distribution power network in Melbourne

Work on projects both sub and above 5MW in scale.

A successful Senior Grid Connection Engineer should have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering - power systems or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of grid connection processes and energy regulations for both sub 5 and above 5MW scales.
• Experience with grid modelling software and tools such as SINCAL or similar.
• Proven ability to work with network service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Our client is a a major Australian energy delivery business that owns and operates electricity and gas distribution networks as well as the state-wide electricity transmission network in Victoria.

• Competitive salary package.
• Permanent role with stability in the Energy transition market.
• Opportunity to work on impactful energy projects across Victoria.