Senior Grid Integration Engineer – Renewables (AU/NZ)

Nordex Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Physical Health & Wellness

Financial Wellbeing Support

Lifestyle & Preventative Health

Professional Development

And much more...

Job summary

Nordex Pty Ltd seeks a Specialist Grid Engineer to deliver expert grid integration across Australia and New Zealand, leading wind, solar and storage connection projects and coordinating applications from development to commissioning.

You will conduct grid studies using PSCAD, PSS®E and DigSilent, support GPS negotiations with AEMO/NSPs, and mentor junior staff while driving engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years' experience in grid connection, power systems or renewable energy engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), AEMO requirements and Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Proven experience undertaking or managing power system studies and model validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects across Australia and New Zealand.
• Manage and coordinate Connection Applications, R1 and R2 submissions from development through commissioning.
• Conduct, review and oversee power system studies using tools such as PSCAD, PSS®E and PowerFactory.
• Support GPS negotiations with AEMO and NSPs.
• Act as the technical lead for complex grid integration and power system performance matters.
• Review and optimise grid models to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and network requirements.
• Engage directly with customers, consultants, AEMO and NSPs to resolve technical challenges and secure project approvals.
• Provide strategic advice on grid connection risks, obligations and project delivery outcomes.
• Support troubleshooting, performance investigations and control system improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical standards and engineering excellence.

Skills

Grid connection

Power systems

Renewable energy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE (PSS®E)

PSCAD

DigSilent

Job description

Nordex Pty Ltd seeks a Specialist Grid Engineer to deliver expert grid integration across Australia and New Zealand, leading wind, solar and storage connection projects and coordinating applications from development to commissioning.

You will conduct grid studies using PSCAD, PSS®E and DigSilent, support GPS negotiations with AEMO/NSPs, and mentor junior staff while driving engineering excellence.