Grid-Link is an end-to-end engineering consultancy delivering comprehensive solutions for integrating energy assets into the grid. We're looking for a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert across some of Australia's most complex large-scale infrastructure projects, including EHV substations, wind farms, solar farms, and BESS.

About the opportunity

This is a senior consulting role with genuine technical authority. You'll provide expert input across the full project lifecycle, lead complex technical assessments, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, developers, OEMs, EPCs, and network service providers. Alongside the delivery work, you'll contribute to business development and mentor the next generation of engineers coming through the team.

The role is primarily based across Melbourne and Brisbane, with travel to project sites, client offices, and industry conferences as required.

What you'll be doing

• Provide expert electrical engineering input across EHV/HV substations, wind, solar, and BESS projects

• Lead complex electrical studies including cable sizing, arc flash, earthing, insulation coordination, load flow, fault levels, and more

• Act as technical authority and reviewer for designs, specifications, calculations, and reports

• Support concept development, option studies, feasibility assessments, and due diligence

• Lead and participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and regulatory discussions

• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NER, NSP requirements, and project-specific specifications

• Support proposals, technical inputs, and client presentations as part of business development

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

• RPEQ and/or RPEV (or eligibility to obtain)

• 15+ years of experience in the power and renewable energy sector

• Proven consulting background with exposure to major infrastructure and utility clients

• Demonstrated experience on large EHV substation and utility-scale renewable projects in Australia

• Strong knowledge of the NEM, NSP practices, and Australian regulatory frameworks

• High-quality technical writing, reporting, and client-facing communication skills

Valued:

• Consulting mindset with the ability to balance technical depth, commercial awareness, and delivery timeframes

• Proactive, collaborative, and well-organised approach to project work

Why Grid-Link

Grid-Link works at the sharp end of Australia's energy transition, on projects that are technically demanding and commercially significant. You'll have the seniority to operate with real authority, a collaborative multidisciplinary team around you, and the scope to make a genuine impact on how energy infrastructure gets built in this country.