Senior Grid Connection Manager (APAC)
Core
Lead technical grid connection process for large-scale data centre developments across Australia from feasibility through energisation.
Role type
Senior IC grid connection manager (power systems)
Builds
Transmission-scale data centre electrical connections
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power-system engineering, Australian grid-connection processes, AEMO/VicGrid/TNSP/DNSP engagement, Connection Performance Standards (CPS), Generator Performance Standards (GPS), power-system studies (load-flow, fault-level, dynamic, EMT, harmonic, power-quality), HV systems, substations, transformers, protection, control, power quality, stakeholder management, consultant management, risk management, programme management
Preferred skills
Transmission-scale large-load connections, hyperscale data centres, PSCAD, PSS®E, PowerFactory, system-strength studies, harmonic studies, fault-level studies, power-quality studies, BESS, renewable generation, 132 kV–330 kV+ infrastructure, Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Technologies
PSCAD, PSS®E, PowerFactory
Responsibilities
Lead technical grid connection process from feasibility to energisation; Manage technical engagement with AEMO, VicGrid, TNSPs, and DNSPs; Assess connection options, network constraints, capacity, and technical risks; Define and manage power-system study programmes; Lead development and negotiation of CPS and GPS; Lead engagement and management of specialist consultants and contractors; Translate connection requirements into upstream HV infrastructure design; Maintain technical governance and decision records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC