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Grid Connection Manager (During a 6‑month probation period, will report to Head of Grid)

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary: You will work closely with the technical and development teams to progress connection applications, including assisting with site finding and grid capacity assessments, power system modelling (RMS and EMT), determining performance standards and assisting NSPs and AEMO through the technical due diligence process.

Responsibilities of the Role

- Manage grid connection studies for our pipeline of solar projects in PSSE and PSCAD to determine key inputs into the EPC process
- Prepare connection study report, performance standards, releasable user guides and other documentation as required to complete the connection process to the standard required by the NSP and AEMO
- Support the project with the EPC from the connection application phase through the detailed design and up to commissioning and R2 testing
- Manage and negotiate the technical performance standards with NSPs and AEMO

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

The role seeks an individual who is experienced,



results‑driven and who shares our commitment to protected and responsible renewable energy development.

Experience & Knowledge Required

- Experience working in power systems related roles is essential, especially in power system modelling and power quality assessment
- Preferably proficient in using power system analysis tools including PSSE, PSCAD and PowerFactory
- Experience in managing multiple projects and results driven
- Working knowledge of the NER (National Electricity Rules) and GPS (Generator Performance Standards)
- Experience in renewable energy (solar or wind) will be considered very favorably

Education Required

- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Benefits

- Competitive salary with annual bonus and retention bank
- Health insurance
- Pension and other local benefits
- Opportunities for personal development through charitable causes, solar honey project, and VIBES committee volunteering

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