Grid Connections Engineer

About Beon Energy Solutions: 

Our business is energy. It’s what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.

Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for an experienced Grid Connections Engineer to join our growing engineering team on a full-time permanent capacity based at our Melbourne CBD head office.

Working as part of our Grid Connections team this position will be responsible for supporting the registration and commissioning process for Beon’s solar farm portfolio as well as managing the plant operational performance and grid compliance obligations.

In addition, this role will also support the procurement and direct management of power systems works packages, negotiations with AEMO and Network Service Providers to ensure key deadlines, plant performance and grid compliance requirements are met.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in working within the electricity distribution and transmission industry. In addition, this candidate will also have experience working with electrical power systems, building strong relationships with stakeholders, problem solving complex issues and have excellent communication skills and time management skills. 

Other key duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop and deliver grid compliance testing plans and deliver compliance obligations during the operations and maintenance period of projects
• Negotiate and manage with the Network Service Provider (NSP) and AEMO to achieve compliance outcomes
• Provide quotations and estimates to the bids and O&M teams for new O&M projects
• Work with consultants and Grid Connection Managers to deliver R1 generator performance study packages for generator registration, develop R2 test plans and negotiate acceptance of testing regime with the NSP & AEMO and deliver hold point test reports and R2 model validation reports
• Negotiate with the Network Service Provider (NSP) and AEMO throughout the registration process
• Develop or procure PSSE and PSCAD models for a variety of generation and non-generation projects
• Analyse, select and model appropriate Power Plant Controller (PPC) and inverter settings for stable and compliant solar farm operation
• Document site-specific SCADA requirements that come out of the connection studies
• Advise and rectify performance related issues with regards to the control system and inverters. 

To succeed in this role you will have: 

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• NER and Victorian Registration (desirable)
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution and transmission industry including renewable generation (solar/wind)
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of the AEMO R1 and R2 processes, and the requirements of ongoing grid compliance monitoring
• Strong technical understanding of electrical power systems, harmonics, substation primary plant, protection systems, inverters, SCADA and control theory
• Demonstrated ability to manage consultancy contracts or to deliver works while engaged under a consultancy contract
• Experience negotiating with AEMO and NSPs advocating for the connection of solar farms or wind farms
• Involvement in early-stage studies or delivery of energy storage projects (preferred).
• Experience in a delivery role in the electrical construction industry (preferred).

Your career with Beon Energy Solutions:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    

What’s next? 

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity please submit Please submit your application via our careers website by 30 April 2025. 

For the full Position Description, please reach out to Tom at careers@powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.