Grid Connections Engineer

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions. 

 
We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of the energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation. 

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 download a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

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).

Key Benefits:

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next? 

Please submit your application via our careers website by 15 May 2026. For the full Position Description, please visit our website or reach out to Tom from the Talent team 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 are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.