Senior Power Systems Engineer

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development, connection, commissioning and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane, you'll work on utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, helping bring new generation assets safely and successfully onto the National Electricity Market.

Job Description

Reporting to the Connections Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and grid connection applications through to commissioning, model validation and operational support. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, AEMO and network service providers to deliver successful connection outcomes for some of Australia's most significant renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• •Lead and support grid connection activities for utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across the full project lifecycle.
• •Deliver power system studies, technical assessments and grid connection documentation to support successful connection and compliance outcomes.
• •Work closely with AEMO, network service providers, consultants and project teams to navigate connection requirements and technical approvals.
• •Provide engineering leadership during commissioning, testing, model validation and energisation activities.
• •Support operational assets by resolving power system performance issues and ensuring ongoing compliance with grid obligations.
• •Contribute technical expertise to project development, bids and strategic initiatives that support the growth of our renewable energy portfolio.

Required Skills and Competencies

• •Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• •Minimum 5 years' experience in power systems engineering within renewable generation, transmission or distribution.
• •Strong experience with power system modelling tools including PSSE, PSCAD and/or PowerFactory.
• •Experience with AEMO grid connection processes and interactions with DNSPs/TNSPs.
• •Knowledge of inverter-based resources including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems.
• •Strong technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• •Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
• •Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required
• •Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites, as required.
• •Current member status as RPEQ and RPEV or eligible for membership
• •Current Australian driver’s license.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.