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 solid 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
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role with meaningful project ownership
- Flexible, collaborative and expert‑driven working environment
- 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.

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

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