Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Engineering

About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.

https://potentiaenergy.com.au/

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current portfolio currently has 9 operating plants, comprising over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 9GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

The Senior Grid Connections Engineer will support the Grid, Approvals and Design team at Potentia Energy in technical matters related to the connection of utility-sized power plants in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the review of power systems studies, including grid connection, system strength impact assessments and research and development.
• Liaise with technical team and provide insights on undertaking EMT and RMS-based simulations using PSCAD, PSSE and DigSILENT PowerFactory.
• Develop technical solutions to complex connection issues.
• Support the design of HV/MV interconnection activities.
• Follow up and monitor grid connection technical requirements changes.
• Provide support to the Asset Management Team during the operation of plants (Compliance monitoring).
• Manage the grid connection technical activities in all project phases – i.e. business development, engineering design, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Liaise with business development managers, projects managers, project planners and other key internal stakeholders to develop project schedules and budget.
• Coordinate grid connection related activities for timely completion within allocated budget.
• Lead negotiations/interfacing with a wide range of industry organisations, service providers (T/NSPs, AEMO and other relevant authorities) on GPS packages and connection agreements.
• Participate in the preparation of technical tender documentation (leading grid connection aspects) for the assignment of construction contracts and suppliers.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum master’s degree qualification, preferably in Electrical or Power System Engineering.
• High knowledge of power systems stability, system strength requirements and network support agreements.
• Working experience with wide range of T/NSPs, and AEMO.
• Track record of successful large-scale renewable project connection in the NEM.
• Understanding of large-scale renewable project stakeholders’ structure.
• Exposure to different stages of large-scale renewable project life cycle.
• Involvement and understanding of NEM Reform Implementation roadmap.

Key Skills

• Problem-solving skills and approaches problems through lateral thinking
• Ability to work with numerous departments.
• Ability to work in a group and autonomously.
• Self-motivated, flexible and demonstrates initiative.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java and/or C++.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Our Benefits

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
• We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.