Principal Grid Connection Engineer
Join Grid-Link as Principal Grid Engineer: own feasibility to commissioning, mentor engineers, and steer AEMO/TNSP engagements in Australia’s energy transition.
Grid-Link is an end-to-end grid connection consultancy solving some of the most technically complex challenges in Australia's energy transition. We're looking for a Principal Grid Engineer to step into a senior leadership role, shaping how we deliver, advising major clients, and developing the next generation of grid connection engineers.
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
Grid-Link works on some of the most technically demanding connection projects in the NEM, the kind of work that genuinely moves the needle on Australia's energy transition. You'll have the seniority to operate with real autonomy, a strong team behind you, and the variety to keep things interesting. Based in Melbourne with occasional travel to site, client offices, and industry conferences.
About Grid-Link
Grid-Link is an engineering and project delivery consultancy specialising in complex energy infrastructure. We support projects from design through to connection and operation, combining technical expertise with practical delivery experience. Working across renewable energy, storage and grid systems, we help ensure infrastructure is buildable, compliant and performs from day one.