Lead Power Systems Engineer

7 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Hays Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
Location: Flexible across Australia or New Zealand Salary: Competitive package + benefits Work Type: Full-time, Permanent Your new company Join a global leader in renewable energy with a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand. This organisation has delivered some of the region's most significant clean energy projects and continues to grow rapidly. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, they offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your expertise will help shape the future of energy Your new role As Lead Power Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in managing grid connection aspects across the sales, commissioning, and construction phases of utility-scale renewable energy projects. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and competitive grid solutions, while overseeing technical and resource management throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing Balance of Plant (BoP) designs and documentation for compliance with standards and grid requirements
  • Supporting power system studies and coordinating with grid modelling teams
  • Ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of grid connection documentation
  • Liaising with stakeholders to resolve grid connection issues
  • Managing procurement, installation, and commissioning of grid monitoring and control systems
  • Conducting compliance testing, model validation (R2), and generator registration with AEMO
  • Engaging and managing external power systems consultancies
  • Preparing technical responses and delivering presentations to clients
  • Participating in safety, design, and risk workshops
  • Reviewing tender specifications and assessing RFIs and payment claims
What you'll need to succeed
  • Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
  • RPEng or CPEng registration preferred
  • Strong experience in grid connection compliance, ideally in wind farm projects
  • Proficiency in simulation tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory
  • Experience in substation electrical design and stakeholder negotiation
  • Ability to manage consultants and designers in a construction environment
  • Comfortable working in high-pressure project settings
What you'll get in return
  • Career development opportunities across national and global teams
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • 13 weeks paid primary carers leave
  • 3 weeks paid secondary carers leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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