Lead Power Systems Engineer role in Sydney

Lead & Senior Power Systems Engineer | Sydney or Brisbane (Hybrid) | Renewable Energy Developer

My client is a renewable energy developer who has already delivered over 1GW of solar and storage into operation in the NEM, with a similarly sized development portfolio approaching financial close and a strong long-term pipeline behind it.

As they grow their trading and grid capability, they are hiring two Power Systems Engineers, a Lead and a Senior, to join the Grid team reporting to the Head of Grid and Project Execution. Both roles offer a hybrid arrangement based out of Sydney or Brisbane, with flexibility for candidates elsewhere who are comfortable with regular travel to one of the two offices.

What you will be doing

• Preparing R0 and R1 packages, either in-house or through management and peer review of external consultants
• Leading negotiation of Generator Performance Standards against the requirements of the National Electricity Rules
• Grid modelling using PSSE and PSCAD, ensuring quality and compliance of R0 and R1 packages in support of 534A and B letters
• Working with OEMs to optimise performance against automatic access standards
• Driving compliance with Dynamic Model Acceptance Testing and Power System Modelling Guidelines, including review of studies conducted in-house and by third parties
• Partnering with the Project Development team on constraints, load flow and capacity for new and emerging development sites
• Building relationships with AEMO, NSPs, consultants, contractors and OEMs

What they are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in grid modelling or electrical engineering, with Australian experience in grid connection and electrical design
• Experience performing and managing grid studies in PSCAD and PSSE
• A track record negotiating GPS outcomes with NSPs and AEMO
• Solid understanding of the NER, National Electricity Law and related state legislation
• Strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach to resolving complex technical issues
• For the Lead role, 5+ years relevant Australian experience is expected, along with confidence managing external consultants and potentially other Power System Engineers
• Experience with CIS or LTESA tender responses, reverse DC coupled hybrids or grid forming batteries is a plus for either role

Why this role

This is a close-knit, entrepreneurial team with a genuine track record of getting projects to operation, not just development. You would be joining at a point where the business is actively building out its trading and grid capability, which means real scope to shape how things are done rather than stepping into a fixed process. With two roles open at once, there is also flexibility on level depending on where you sit in your career right now.

If you want to talk through which of these two roles fits best, or how they compare to what else is moving in the Sydney and Brisbane market, get in touch with