Senior Power Systems Engineer — Grid Connection & Renewables

Acciona Construcción; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead grid connection activities for large-scale renewable projects in Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will oversee feasibility studies, grid connection applications and commissioning, coordinating with AEMO, DNSPs, and project teams to ensure successful connections.

You will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, delivering robust studies and documentation, and supporting bids and strategic

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power systems engineering within renewable generation, transmission or distribution.
• Strong experience with 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.

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.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Project lifecycle

Travel readiness

Engineering leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

RPEQ/RPEV eligibility

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead grid connection activities for large-scale renewable projects in Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will oversee feasibility studies, grid connection applications and commissioning, coordinating with AEMO, DNSPs, and project teams to ensure successful connections.

You will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, delivering robust studies and documentation, and supporting bids and strategic