At Grid-Link, we’re all about making the energy transition actually happen, not just talking about it.

We’re a specialist engineering consultancy that support the integration of energy assets into the grid. Our sweet spot is combining deep technical expertise in power systems, modelling and compliance with real, hands-on experience in Design, Grid Connection, HV testing, commissioning, and project delivery.

Our goal is simple: enable a more sustainable, carbon-free energy future.

About the opportunity

This is a genuine principal-level position, not a re-badged senior role. You'll act as Grid-Link's technical authority across all connection workstreams, leading complex projects from feasibility through to commissioning while building strong relationships with AEMO, TNSPs, DNSPs, and OEMs.

You'll also have real influence over how Grid-Link grows: contributing to commercial development, refining internal modelling standards, and mentoring engineers across all levels.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and approve RMS and EMT model development to AEMO standards

• Oversee GPS compliance planning, testing, and validation

• Serve as Grid-Link's technical escalation point for power systems analysis

• Review and sign off on R1/R2 deliverables and GPS packages

• Lead major grid connection projects end-to-end

• Lead negotiations with AEMO, TNSPs, DNSPs, and OEMs

• Contribute to proposals, scoping, and commercial development

• Mentor senior, intermediate, and graduate engineers

• Drive continuous improvement of internal modelling standards and QA/QC processes

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Electrical Engineering degree (post-grad in Power Systems preferred)

• Engineers Australia membership and CPeng

• 10+ years in grid connection engineering within the NEM

• Expert knowledge of AEMO requirements and generator performance standards

• High proficiency in PSS®E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory

• Demonstrated experience leading GPS development and AEMO/TNSP negotiations

• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple concurrent projects

Valued:

• Experience in technical advisory for developers, OEMs, network businesses, or investors

• Understanding of commercial drivers in renewable energy development

Why Grid-Link?

You’ll work with people who really know their stuff and are happy to share it

• Projects are genuinely interesting, not cookie-cutter

• You’ll get exposure across the full project lifecycle, not just one slice

• A culture that values balance, not burnout

• Support for Engineers Australia membership

• Health and social initiatives

• Melbourne CBD office

• Competitive salary

If you enjoy solving real engineering problems, want to work on projects that actually matter, and like the idea of being involved from early design through to energisation, this is a pretty good place to do it.