Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid & Renewables (Hybrid)

Apa Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apa Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior, Principal, or Lead Power Systems Engineer to drive grid connection strategies for utility-scale renewables across Australia’s NEM. You will lead studies, GPS development, and stakeholder engagement through development to commissioning.

You will apply PSSE/PSCAD expertise, manage AEMO registrations, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with developers and NSPs to ensure compliance with NER and NEM rules.

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.
• Experience working across multi-stakeholder project environments.

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 systems engineering

Grid connections

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Apa Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior, Principal, or Lead Power Systems Engineer to drive grid connection strategies for utility-scale renewables across Australia’s NEM. You will lead studies, GPS development, and stakeholder engagement through development to commissioning.

You will apply PSSE/PSCAD expertise, manage AEMO registrations, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with developers and NSPs to ensure compliance with NER and NEM rules.