Lead Consultant - Grid Consulting role in Brisbane

Enemix are excited to partnering with a global energy technology organisation at the forefront of power system transformation. With increasing demand for grid expertise driven by renewable integration, electrification, and system complexity, they are expanding their grid consulting capability across the region.

We are seeking a Lead Consultant to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic grid advisory services, supporting clients across transmission, system planning, and market development.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, client-facing position focused on grid consulting at a strategic level.

You will act as a trusted advisor to:

• Utilities and network operators
• Developers and investors
• Government and regulatory bodies

Your focus will be on helping clients navigate:

• Power system transformation and grid planning challenges
• Integration of renewables and new technologies
• Entry into and participation in evolving electricity markets

Alongside this, you will contribute to building and positioning a high-value grid consulting offering, aligned with emerging system and market needs.

Key Responsibilities

Grid Strategy & Advisory

• Advise clients on grid planning, system evolution, and network strategy
• Support decision-making across:
• Transmission development
• Grid stability and resilience
• Renewable and storage integration
• Translate complex power system and regulatory dynamics into clear strategic direction

Market & Opportunity Development

• Identify emerging opportunities in grid infrastructure, system services, and market design
• Shape consulting propositions aligned to grid challenges and regulatory change
• Support the development of client solutions spanning technical, regulatory, and commercial considerations

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with:
• Transmission System Operators
• Distribution Network Service Providers
• Developers and large energy users
• Engage with regulators and industry bodies on grid-related initiatives and reform
• Represent the business in industry forums and technical discussions

Commercial Advisory & Bidding

• Lead or support RfP / RfI responses, shaping grid consulting scopes and solutions
• Contribute to bid strategy, pricing, and commercial positioning
• Support contract negotiations and ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives

Internal Leadership & Capability Building

• Collaborate across global teams to align grid consulting strategy and delivery
• Support the development of new grid-focused services and offerings
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams contributing to grid consulting projects

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Expertise

• 8+ years’ experience in:
• Grid consulting, power systems advisory, or transmission planning
• Strong understanding of:
• Transmission and distribution networks
• Grid planning and operational studies
• System stability and performance
• Experience working with:
• Utilities, TSOs, and DSOs
• Developers and infrastructure investors

Grid & Market Knowledge

• Familiarity with:
• Grid codes and compliance frameworks
• Renewable integration challenges
• Grid technologies (e.g. HVDC, FACTS, storage, grid stabilisation)
• Understanding of how technical grid challenges link to market and investment decisions

Strategic & Commercial Capability

• Ability to connect technical grid issues with commercial and strategic outcomes
• Experience in:
• Opportunity shaping
• Client advisory
• Bid and proposal development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Leadership & Communication

• Confident operating at senior stakeholder level
• Ability to communicate complex grid concepts in a clear, strategic, and commercial way
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional and global teams

Why Consider This Role?

• Take a leading role in shaping grid strategy and advisory services in a rapidly changing market
• Work on the most pressing challenges in power system transformation and renewable integration
• Influence decisions across transmission planning, market entry, and infrastructure investment
• Join a globally recognised organisation with deep capability in grid technologies and system solutions
• Operate in a high-impact position at the centre of the energy transition

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has deep experience in grid and power systems, and wants to move into a more strategic advisory role
• Enjoys influencing system-level decisions rather than just technical delivery
• Wants to work closely with utilities, regulators, and developers on complex grid challenges
• Is motivated by shaping how future power systems are planned, built, and operated

If you're looking to take a lead role in grid consulting and strategy, and play a key part in enabling the next phase of the energy transition, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.