Vinova is partnering with a leading Australian energy infrastructure organisation to find a Senior Engineer to join its Grid Connections team as renewable generation, battery storage, data centres and large industrial loads continue to accelerate across the market.
This is an chance to work on some of the most technically challenging and commercially significant connection projects in the NEM.
The role focuses on advanced power system studies, connection assessments, and stakeholder engagement, directly influencing the integration of renewable energy into Australia's grid.
About the Role
As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering technical assessments and network studies for renewable generation, BESS, and data centres.
Working alongside leading engineers and project specialists, you'll help deliver the technical studies and assessments that underpin the successful development of renewable energy, BESS and data centres.
This is an opportunity to combine advanced power systems expertise with real project influence, working across a diverse pipeline of nationally significant developments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct power system and grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory and SINCAL
Develop and negotiate Generator Performance Standards (GPS)




Perform system strength, power quality and stability assessments
Support R0, R1 and R2 connection processes
Identify network constraints and provide technical recommendations
Contribute to process improvement and technical innovation initiatives
Mentor and support developing engineers within the wider team
You'll likely bring:
Experience delivering grid connection, network planning or power systems studies
Knowledge of the National Electricity Rules and the connection framework
Exposure to PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory and/or SINCAL
Understanding of system strength, stability, protection and power quality
Experience working across renewable energy, transmission, distribution or battery storage projects
Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills
What's on Offer
Work on major renewable generation, BESS and Data Centres in Australia
Join a technically respected and collaborative engineering team
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary package with strong benefits
Interested?
If you're interested in working on some of Australia's most critical grid connection challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Grid Connection Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Vinova
📍 Melbourne