Senior Grid Connection Engineer – BESS & Grid-Forming Leader

Enemi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Enemix is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to lead grid-connection and compliance across NEM and WEM portfolios in Sydney. The role spans studies, negotiations with AEMO/NSPs, and commissioning execution to ensure performance and GPS compliance for large-scale BESS projects.

You will apply PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory models, oversee test plans, and mentor the team while shaping how grid-forming and inverter-based resources are tuned in a growing Australian operation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in grid-connected generation, storage or hybrid projects in NEM or similar markets.
• Experience negotiating GPS with AEMO/NSPs and ensuring GPS compliance.
• Proficiency with PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory and model validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection studies from R0 to commissioning and GPS compliance.
• Coordinate with AEMO, NSPs and customers on technical and performance issues.
• Develop test plans, conduct on-site testing and support R2 verification.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Grid connection experience

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems degree

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

Job description

Enemix is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to lead grid-connection and compliance across NEM and WEM portfolios in Sydney. The role spans studies, negotiations with AEMO/NSPs, and commissioning execution to ensure performance and GPS compliance for large-scale BESS projects.

You will apply PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory models, oversee test plans, and mentor the team while shaping how grid-forming and inverter-based resources are tuned in a growing Australian operation.