Grid Connection Engineer
Core
Plan and negotiate test plans, perform hold point testing, and prepare validation reports to ensure renewable energy projects comply with grid connection frameworks.
Role type
Grid Connection Engineer (Commissioning & Compliance)
Builds
Renewable energy projects (Solar PV, BESS, Wind) connected to the National Electricity Market
Domain
Power systems engineering / Renewable energy grid integration
Required skills
Power systems modelling, Hold point testing, Test plan negotiation, GPS compliance checks, Model validation, SCADA system checks, Power quality analysis, Troubleshooting, Risk mitigation
Preferred skills
PSS/E, PSCAD, HV electrical systems, Controls engineering
Responsibilities
Prepare R2 Test Plans and negotiate with AEMO and NSPs; Perform Hold Point testing (capability, power quality, reference step, external disturbance, dispatch); Prepare Hold Point reporting (stability, GPS compliance, model overlay); Investigate and troubleshoot performance issues on new and existing projects; Support clients through commissioning from FAT to hot-commissioning.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
