Senior Grid Connections Engineer

Enemi; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Enemi in Melbourne seeks a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer to join the Grid and Power Systems team, reporting to the Head of Grid and Power Systems. The role spans feasibility through operation, influencing grid development and project performance.

You will manage grid connections, develop stakeholder relationships, and contribute to negotiations and renewals for assets while supporting optimization with Asset Management.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in electrical or power system engineering.
• 3–10 years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the NER and the NEM in Australia.
• Experience with grid connection of inverter-based generation or storage.
• Experience with AEMO, NSPs, OEMs and grid consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support grid side due diligence on new generation and storage opportunities.
• Manage grid connection processes from feasibility to commissioning.
• Build relationships with AEMO, NSPs and REZ governing bodies.
• Provide technical input into connection agreement negotiations and renewals for operational assets.
• Work with Asset Management to optimise losses, peaking factors and maintenance scheduling.

Skills

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Stakeholder communication

Grid connection

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Power System Engineer | Melbourne | Leading Renewable Energy Developer

My client is a Melbourne based renewable energy developer backed by two of the most experienced long term investors in the Australian renewables sector. They develop, construct and operate large scale wind, solar and storage projects across the country, and they are growing fast.

They are now looking for a Senior or Principal Power System Engineer to join their Grid and Power Systems team, reporting directly to the Head of Grid and Power Systems.

What you will be doing

This role sits across the full project lifecycle, from early stage feasibility through to operational performance. You will:

• Support grid side due diligence on new generation and storage opportunities, including acquisitions and partnering deals
• Manage grid connection processes for development projects, from feasibility through to registration and commissioning
• Build and maintain relationships with AEMO, NSPs and REZ governing bodies to help shape network development outcomes
• Provide technical input into connection agreement negotiations and renewals for operational assets
• Work closely with Asset Management to optimise losses, peaking factors and maintenance scheduling

What they are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in electrical or power system engineering, with 3 to 10 years in a similar role
• Solid understanding of the NER, the NEM and the Australian power grid. WEM and SWIS experience is a bonus
• Experience with grid connection of inverter based generation or storage projects
• Confidence in PSS/E, PSCAD or DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• A track record working alongside AEMO, NSPs, OEMs and grid consultants
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts in plain English to both internal and external stakeholders