Your new company

Join a leading global renewable energy organisation delivering large-scale wind, hybrid and power generation projects across the Asia-Pacific region. With a strong pipeline of utility-scale developments, this organisation is at the forefront of Australia's energy transition and offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex grid connection and power system challenges in the market.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced grid connection professional to lead technical delivery and strategy across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for ensuring grid compliance, managing connection processes and supporting project success from development through to delivery. This is a highly visible position that combines technical leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder management within a rapidly growing renewable energy environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead grid connection and compliance activities across wind, solar and hybrid power projects.
- Oversee generator performance standards, connection agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Engage with network service providers, market operators and industry stakeholders to negotiate grid connection outcomes.
- Provide leadership to a team of power systems and grid engineering professionals across the region.
- Review tender documentation, technical specifications, RFIs and contractual deliverables.
- Support commercial negotiations relating to electrical and grid compliance matters.
- Manage and improve technical processes,



tools and procedures associated with balance of plant and grid connection activities.
- Collaborate with legal, engineering, construction and project teams to ensure contractual obligations are achieved.
- Provide strategic technical advice that balances customer requirements, project risk and commercial outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience within the electrical power, utilities or renewable energy sector.
- Extensive experience managing grid connection processes and electrical compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of power systems studies, generator performance standards and connection frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring technical specialists.
- Experience negotiating technical and commercial outcomes with customers, consultants and network stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within renewable energy, power generation or transmission projects will be highly regarded.
- Professional Engineer registration (RPEQ, RPEng, CPEng or equivalent) is advantageous.

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to work on nationally significant renewable energy projects.
- Exposure to complex grid and power systems challenges across Australia and APAC.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing global organisation.
- Cooperative and inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

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📌 Principal Grid Connection Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Melbourne