Grid Connection Engineer
Core
Manage grid connection activities for renewable energy projects, including developing implementation plans, connection applications, and ensuring compliance with AEMO and NSP requirements.
Role type
Grid Connection Engineer
Builds
Renewable energy projects connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM)
Domain
Renewable Energy / Power Systems Engineering
Required skills
Grid connection process management, Connection Application development, Generator registration, Loss factor analysis, Technical report writing, Project management (PMBOK/Prince2), Power systems modeling (PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory), Regulatory compliance (R0/NER)
Preferred skills
Solar farm and BESS modeling experience, Commissioning experience, OEM selection process knowledge
Technologies
PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory, AEMO systems
Responsibilities
Manage AEMO and NSP grid connection processes, Conduct preliminary transmission network data analysis, Collaborate with consultants on connection studies, Lead GPS and CA meetings, Provide technical guidance for substation and collector network design, Prepare detailed documentation for grid connection applications, Support procurement and generator facility contract negotiations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
