Senior or Principal Power Systems Engineer Senior / Principal / Lead Power Systems Engineer Sydney (flexible / hybrid) | Renewable Energy & Grid Connections Full time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

A specialist grid‑connection advisory firm is seeking an experienced

Senior, Principal or Lead Power Systems Engineer

to play a key role in delivering complex renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).

This is a high‑impact position working on utility‑scale

solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects , where you will lead grid connection strategies, power system studies and stakeholder engagement across the full project lifecycle—from early development through to commissioning and compliance.

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

What You’ll Be Working On

Utility‑scale renewable projects (typically 100 MW to 2 GW+)

Hybrid systems integrating

solar, wind and BESS

Complex grid connection challenges requiring

technical and regulatory expertise





End‑to‑end project involvement across:

Pre‑feasibility & feasibility studies

Connection applications and GPS negotiation

Construction, commissioning and operational compliance

About You

You’ll be a highly capable power systems professional with a strong understanding of grid connections in the NEM.

Essential:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

5–15+ years’ experience in power systems engineering (level aligned to Senior / Principal / Lead)

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

Highly Regarded:

Experience leading projects or mentoring teams

Commissioning, testing or compliance experience

Exposure to

hybrid renewable energy projects

Familiarity with system strength, stability and evolving grid requirements

Why Apply

Join a

highly specialised, technically focused team

at the forefront of grid connections

Work across

high‑profile renewable energy projects

shaping Australia’s energy transition

Chance to step into a

leadership role

with meaningful project ownership

Flexible, collaborative and expert‑driven working setting

Strong pipeline of work across solar, wind, storage and hybrid developments

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Power Systems Engineer looking to step into a

senior or leadership role within grid connections , this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact renewable energy projects.

Req ID: Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook Department: IPPL Professional Practice Support Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEUNursingPosition Posting Closing Date: 2-Nov-26

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