Grid Connection Manager role in Sydney

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well‑funded, high‑growth infrastructure developer with multiple large‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects advancing through the National Electricity Market (NEM). Backed by seasoned industry leaders and a strong project pipeline, this organisation offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Grid Connection Manager to join at a formative moment and help shape the future direction of the business.

This is a rare chance to step into a role where you’ll have genuine ownership of the grid connection lifecycle—from early‑stage enquiries through to negotiating connection agreements—while working alongside some of the most respected experts in the grid, renewable energy, and infrastructure delivery space.

If you’re motivated by autonomy, influence, and the ability to materially shape major NEM‑connected projects, this one stands out.

The Role

Grid Connection Manager, you will lead the entire connection application process across multiple utility‑scale BESS developments. You’ll manage technical workstreams, coordinate external consultants, and drive regulatory engagement with NSPs and AEMO. This role will also help build internal processes, define ways of working, and contribute to the broader culture of a high‑performing infrastructure team.

You’ll work across two major NSW projects currently in development and contribute to feasibility and due diligence assessments for new pipeline opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Projects in Development

• Lead all stages of the NEM grid connection process for large‑scale BESS developments, including connection enquiry, application, and negotiation.
• Specify high‑level project configurations to optimise BESS design.
• Manage the R0 Connection Application process to ensure timely progression.
• Oversee Model Acceptance, Benchmarking, and GPS compliance studies including:
• Steady State, Dynamic,Power Quality analysis, using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, DigSilent, and associated tools.
• Appoint and manage external power system consultants; conduct internal due diligence prior to NSP/AEMO submission.
• Engage with NSPs to negotiate optimised, cost‑effective connection strategies.
• Lead the negotiation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and technical components of connection agreements.
• Provide technical input into inverter selection and liaise closely with OEMs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with NSPs, AEMO, design engineers, and OEM stakeholders.

New Projects & Pipeline Growth

• Contribute technical due diligence for new site evaluations and acquisition opportunities.
• Support congestion modelling and power system assessment for future development prospects.

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with the development team to coordinate grid activities with broader project milestones.
• Monitor and interpret market, regulatory, and policy changes across the NEM.
• Stay informed on emerging BESS technologies and their impact on project feasibility and performance.

About You – Experience & Skills

Experience

• 7+ years working in a grid‑connection‑focused environment (developer, AEMO, NSP, or consultancy).
• Proven experience progressing GPS submissions and negotiating with NSPs/AEMO.
• Experience supporting development teams with grid‑led opportunity assessment and due diligence.
• Exposure to BESS or HV substation sites (desirable but not essential).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of NER Chapter 5 processes.
• Proficiency in PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, DigSilent, and related power system modelling tools.
• Familiarity with automation using Python (preferred).
• Knowledge of BESS technologies, HV equipment, protection systems, control systems, SCADA, and metering.
• Ability to manage consultants and drive efficient, high‑quality outputs.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when translating complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational ability—comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, HV Power Systems, or a related discipline.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join at a pivotal stage of business growth—your expertise will directly influence project outcomes and organisational capability.
• Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment supported by strong resources.
• Work on landmark utility‑scale BESS projects shaping the future of Australia’s energy landscape.
• Excellent career progression within a rapidly expanding asset development platform.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

As a specialist recruitment partner in the renewable energy and grid engineering sector, we understand the niche technical demands of this position. If this role aligns with your expertise and ambition, we’d love to discuss it confidentially.

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