Senior Grid Connections Engineer

apa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

APA is seeking a Senior Grid Connections Engineer in Perth, WA, for a permanent full-time role within our Power & Electricity Transmission team. You will deliver grid connection solutions, manage GPS/GMP, and coordinate with NSPs to ensure compliant, reliable assets.

You will interpret NER/ESM rules, engage AEMO/NSPs, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across APA's projects and operations.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with grid-connected installations and transmission systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NER, ESM Rules, and Australian standards.
• Exposure to DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSS/E and liaison with AEMO/NSPs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Safety, quality and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver grid connection activities for power generation assets, including new and existing connections, alterations, disconnections and R1/R2 testing.
• Develop and maintain Generator Performance Standards (GPS), Generator Monitoring Plans (GMP) and associated compliance requirements.
• Prepare and manage Relevant Generator Modification (RGM) submissions as per regulatory framework in the WEM.
• Support the technical compliance of power assets across the NEM, WEM, NWPS and NWIS, as applicable.
• Build collaborative relationships with Network Service Providers (NSPs) to support connection agreements, technical requirements and practical connection solutions.
• Monitor generator performance and compliance data, identify emerging trends and work with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Share your grid connection and embedded generation expertise across projects, Operations and Commercial teams, while contributing to the continuous improvement of APA's processes and systems.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

Job description

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia's energy future. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it with our customers and communities as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Grid Connections Engineer to join us in our Power & Electricity Transmission team in Perth, WA on a Permanent Full Time basis.

Reporting to the Engineering Grid Connections Manager, you will play a key role in delivering customer-focused grid connection solutions, bringing a value-add mindset that supports operational excellence across APA's facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deliver grid connection activities for power generation assets, including new and existing connections, alterations, disconnections and R1/R2 testing.
• Develop and maintain Generator Performance Standards (GPS), Generator Monitoring Plans (GMP) and associated compliance requirements.
• Prepare and manage Relevant Generator Modification (RGM) submissions as per regulatory framework in the WEM.
• Support the technical compliance of power assets across the NEM, WEM, NWPS and NWIS, as applicable.
• Build collaborative relationships with Network Service Providers (NSPs) to support connection agreements, technical requirements and practical connection solutions.
• Monitor generator performance and compliance data, identify emerging trends and work with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Share your grid connection and embedded generation expertise across projects, Operations and Commercial teams, while contributing to the continuous improvement of APA's processes and systems.

Your background

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with grid-connected electrical installations, power generation or transmission systems, with exposure to grid connection management and compliance.
• Knowledge of - or the ability to confidently interpret - relevant regulatory frameworks, such as National Electricity Rules (NER), ESM Rules, and Australian standards.
• Experience or exposure to areas such as generator performance standards, compliance testing (e.g., R1/R2 processes), grid connection modelling (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E or similar), or direct liaison and negotiation with AEMO/NSPs is highly regarded, though similar or transferable experience is also welcome.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to collaborate with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with sound technical judgement and a commitment to safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Working at APA

At APA, we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we'll offer you.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we're taking on one of Australia's greatest challenges: the energy transition. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to securing Australia's energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia's energy future. We'd love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities tha