Senior Power Systems Engineer – Grid Connections

ACCIONA Energía; Melbourne, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the development, connection, commissioning and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will work on wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, guiding grid connection and ensuring safe, compliant asset integration into the National Electricity Market.

You will provide technical leadership across feasibility studies, grid connection applications,

Qualifications

• 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
• Current Australian driver's license.

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 modeling

Grid connection

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Australian licensure

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the development, connection, commissioning and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will work on wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, guiding grid connection and ensuring safe, compliant asset integration into the National Electricity Market.

You will provide technical leadership across feasibility studies, grid connection applications,