Principal Grid Connection Engineer - Brisbane

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• Work across the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects - R0, R1 and R2
• Lead and manage a junior member of staff
• Solar, Wind, Hydrogen and BESS - True variety of projects

Tired of working on the same projects and want more variety? Feel like you’re ready to move into a management role? Want to see projects through the whole development lifecycle? Value an employer who listen to your suggestions and implement your ideas?

I am looking to speak to senior grid connection engineers looking for a step up, OR principal engineers tired of doing the same tasks and feeling stagnated in their development. As for the business – a true global developer, with all the bells and whistles you’d ever want. Backed by a solid team of development experts and with the want to construct, you’ll work on projects across Solar, Wind, Hydrogen and traditional BESS.

Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Job Title: Principal Grid Connection Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a junior member of staff.
• Contribute across R0, R1 and R2 stages of the grid connection process.
• Lead and manage negotiations with AEMO and NSP’s, as well as OEM’s and EPC contractors at various stages of the process.
• Work closely with Construction, Business Development, Investment, Legal, Operations and Planning teams to collaboratively develop and build renewable assets.

As for you?
You’ll be an experienced grid connection or power systems engineer, fully versed in PSS/E, PSCAD and PowerFactory. NER compliance will be your bread and butter, especially s5.2.5.2, with demonstratable experience negotiating with AEMO and NSP’s. You’ll also have some leadership experience, whether that’s putting your hand up to lead projects or previous people leadership experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Increase your skill set and career prospects by developing your people leadership skills
• Watch projects come to life, with a business that genuinely wants to construct and own.
• Annual innovation awards – watch your ideas come to life, too.
• Frequent staff activity days, with half days out the office to enhance culture
• Varied and interesting pipeline of work across multiple technology areas
• Brand new office and facilities
• $1200 annual allowance towards wellness activities (can include gym, groceries, sports, public transport etc)
• Hybrid work environment
• Salary banding of $190,000 - $225,000 + Super
• 10-15% bonus OTE
• 5 extra flexi leave days per year for attending life events – weddings, ceremonies, care
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Group Insurance cover
• Volunteer service leave

How do I apply?
If you require more information or would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Laurence Bromley on laurence@phillipriley.com.au or (08) 6182 2676. Otherwise, apply to this advert along with an updated CV and your contact number so I can get in touch to discuss it with you.