Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid Connections Lead

Ripplehire; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Ripplehire is seeking a Senior/Principal/Lead Power Systems Engineer in Sydney (hybrid) to lead grid connection studies for utility-scale renewable projects across Australia’s NEM. You will shape GPS strategies, manage AEMO registrations and provide senior technical leadership through the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 5–15+ years in power systems, strong PSSE/PSCAD skills, and experience navigating multi-stakeholder environments within hybrid solar, wind and BESS developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–15+ years’ experience in power systems engineering (senior/principal/lead level).
• Proven experience in grid connection studies and GPS development.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSE and/or PSCAD.
• Solid understanding of AEMO processes, NER requirements and NSP frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver power system studies including load flow, dynamic (RMS) and EMT modelling (PSSE and PSCAD).
• Develop and negotiate Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and connection applications.
• Define and implement grid connection strategies for complex and hybrid renewable projects.
• Manage AEMO generator registration processes (R1 & R2) and associated deliverables.
• Oversee concept design development and provide balance-of-plant electrical design input.
• Support or lead commissioning activities, hold point testing and model validation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Engage with key stakeholders including AEMO, NSPs, OEMs and project developers.
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements, rule changes and ongoing compliance under the NEM framework.

Skills

Power system studies

GPS development

PSSE/PSCAD

AEMO processes

Multi-stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Ripplehire is seeking a Senior/Principal/Lead Power Systems Engineer in Sydney (hybrid) to lead grid connection studies for utility-scale renewable projects across Australia’s NEM. You will shape GPS strategies, manage AEMO registrations and provide senior technical leadership through the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 5–15+ years in power systems, strong PSSE/PSCAD skills, and experience navigating multi-stakeholder environments within hybrid solar, wind and BESS developments.