Senior Power Systems Engineer

Acciona Energia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead grid connection activities for large-scale renewable projects in Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will guide feasibility studies, connection applications, commissioning and operation across wind, solar and battery storage assets.

You will work with AEMO, DNSPs/TNSPs and project teams to ensure compliant and timely connections, delivering robust studies, documentation and energisation support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering within renewable generation, transmission or distribution.
• Experience with grid connection processes (AEMO) and interactions with DNSPs/TNSPs.
• Knowledge of inverter-based resources including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
• Strong technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligible for Engineers Australia membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support grid connection activities across the full project lifecycle for wind, solar and battery energy storage assets.
• Deliver power system studies, technical assessments and grid connection documentation.
• Collaborate with AEMO, DNSPs/TNSPs, consultants and project teams to navigate connection requirements and approvals.
• Provide engineering leadership during commissioning, testing, model validation and energisation.
• Support operational assets by resolving power system performance issues and ensuring grid compliance.
• Contribute technical expertise to project development, bids and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Power systems modelling

AEMO grid connection processes

Technical report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Eligible for Engineers Australia

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development, connection, commissioning and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you'll work on utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, helping bring new generation assets safely and successfully onto the National Electricity Market.

Job Description

Reporting to the Connections Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and grid connection applications through to commissioning, model validation and operational support. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, AEMO and network service providers to deliver successful connection outcomes for some of Australia's most significant renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across the full project lifecycle.

Deliver power system studies, technical assessments and grid connection documentation to support successful connection and compliance outcomes.

Work closely with AEMO, network service providers, consultants and project teams to navigate connection requirements and technical approvals.

Provide engineering leadership during commissioning, testing, model validation and energisation activities.

Support operational assets by resolving power system performance issues and ensuring ongoing compliance with grid obligations.

Contribute technical expertise to project development, bids and strategic initiatives that support the growth of our renewable energy portfolio.

Required Skills and Competencies

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years' experience in power systems engineering within renewable generation, transmission or distribution.

Strong experience with power system modelling tools including PSSE, PSCAD and/or PowerFactory.

Experience with AEMO grid connection processes and interactions with DNSPs/TNSPs.

Knowledge of inverter-based resources including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.

Strong technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.

Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required

Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites, as required.

Current member status as RPEQ and RPEV or eligible for membership