Network Connections Engineer

Permanent role | Office based - Mascot | Sub 5MW Solar Farm & BESS | Network Connections & Compliance | Report to Head of Development & Acquisitions | Accelerate Renewable Projects

About the Company

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower, a trusted Australian renewable energy company with more than 30 years of experience delivering innovative and reliable power solutions. MPower has built a strong reputation for its expertise in distribution-scale renewable generation, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems, serving government, utility, and corporate clients.

In 2025, MPower's renewable energy and battery storage business was acquired by Wollemi Energy Group, a climate-focused investment firm dedicated to supporting the global transition to net zero. This new partnership provides MPower with the financial strength and strategic backing to accelerate its project pipeline and deliver a growing portfolio of high-quality distributed energy projects across Australia.

Together, MPower and Wollemi bring the technical capability, investment power, and long-standing industry relationships to play a leading role in Australia's clean energy future.

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower to deliver this recruitment campaign. This is a unique opportunity to join a business at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy transition, backed by Wollemi Energy Group's significant investment and ambitious growth pipeline.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Development & Acquisitions, the Network Connections Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful grid and distribution network connections for MPower's portfolio of sub-5MW renewable energy projects across Australia.

This role requires technical expertise in network/grid compliance, regulatory processes, and stakeholder management, working closely with DNSPs, TNSPs, AEMO, and specialist consultants to deliver efficient, compliant, and future-ready renewable projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end network connection process for solar and BESS projects up to 5MW.
• Liaise with DNSPs, TNSPs, and AEMO to progress connection applications and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Review technical studies (steady state, dynamic, and protection studies) and provide input into substation design and protection requirements.
• Coordinate with specialist consultants on modelling (PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory) and review their outputs.
• Ensure projects comply with Australian distribution network standards, codes, and connection processes.
• Support commissioning and R2 compliance responsibilities where required.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in MPower's grid connection approach.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience in a Network/Grid Connection role in Australia.
• Experience liaising directly with DNSPs/TNSPs on distribution connections (11kV–66kV).
• Solid understanding of AEMO regulations, compliance, and Australian connection processes.
• Familiarity with grid modelling tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, and PowerFactory.
• Knowledge of steady state and dynamic study reporting, plus substation and protection design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven stakeholder management capability.
• Practical, hands-on mindset – thrives in a lean, dynamic team environment.

Why Join MPower?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Australian renewable energy company at an exciting stage of expansion, backed by significant investment from Wollemi Energy Group. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, manage high-impact projects, and contribute directly to Australia's clean energy transition.

Please Note

Phillip Riley has been exclusively retained by MPower to manage this recruitment process. All direct applications will be redirected to Phillip Riley for assessment. Unsolicited CVs submitted via other agencies will also be forwarded to Phillip Riley.