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About the Role

Leads the technical and regulatory sales and delivery of grid connection and performance compliance for NEM or WEM connected assets (standalone storage and hybrid). Responsible for preparing and executing modelling studies, connection applications, validation & verification, ensuring plant meets Generator Performance Standards, handling hold-point testing, coordinating with AEMO / NSPs, and using simulation tools to design, test and verify system performance, particularly for grid-forming inverter based resources.

Responsibilities

Lead grid connection applications under NER (R0/R1/R2 processes), liaising with AEMO and NSPs with regard to technical, network, protection and performance topics.
Perform simulations including system stability, fault ride-through, voltage/frequency control, system strength / inertia, small signal stability, and other NER compliance.
Conduct parameter sensitivity and scenario studies to ensure robustness of design and that the selected inverter controls, settings and protections demonstrating that both performance and compliance are met under varying grid conditions.
Develop, execute and document test plans, test reports (R2 verification), including tests of GPS compliance, protection, ride‑through events, dynamic response.
Plan, manage and lead commissioning test preparation including pre-simulations, hold-point testing and R2 validation to confirm compliance with approved models.
Represent the company in technical discussions with AEMO, NSPs, customers, and other stakeholders to secure approvals and lead timely resolution of complex technical issues.
Provide input into project strategy, risk positioning, and commercial decisions related to grid compliance.
Monitor post-commissioning performance, analyse deviations, implement optimisation measures and derive lessons & improvements.
Maintain high-quality and accurate technical documentation, document control standard as well as change management processes.
Improve internal processes (modelling, test planning, stakeholder management) to reduce risk, time and cost.
Stay current with evolving NER / AEMO / NSP requirements, grid technology trends (especially inverter based, grid forming, new protection/control strategies).
Contribute to mentoring, technical leadership, expert knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems or equivalent (Master’s preferred).
Strong foundation in power system dynamics, stability, and control.
6+ years in grid-connected generation, storage, or hybrid projects (NEM or similar markets).
Proven experience across the full grid connection lifecycle (R0/R1/R2, commissioning, GPS compliance).
Experience working with AEMO and NSPs, in negotiating GPS and demonstrating compliance.
Deep expertise in PSCAD, PSSE and/or PowerFactory, and ability to interpret model outputs, compare to actual system behaviour and resolve issues.
Strong understanding of inverter-based resources and grid-forming technologies in various grid conditions.
Strong experience in commissioning, leading R2 test plans, on site testing and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of NER, GPS requirements, and connection processes.
Familiarity with evolving grid codes and inverter-based resource requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly; strong verbal and writing skills.
Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Strong ethical awareness and commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
Experience with grid consultants (Desirable).
Programming/data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB) (Desirable).
Exposure to hybrid systems (BESS + generation) (Desirable).

Skills

PSCAD
PSSE
PowerFactory
Grid-forming inverter based resources
Modelling studies
Connection applications
Validation & verification
Generator Performance Standards (GPS)
Hold-point testing
AEMO / NSPs coordination
Simulation tools
System stability
Fault ride-through
Voltage/frequency control
System strength / inertia
Small signal stability
NER compliance
Parameter sensitivity
Scenario studies
Inverter controls
Settings and protections
Test plans
Test reports
Commissioning test preparation
Pre-simulations
R2 validation
Technical discussions
Project strategy
Risk positioning
Commercial decisions
Post-commissioning performance monitoring
Optimisation measures
Lessons learned
Technical documentation
Document control
Change management
Internal process improvement
NER requirements
AEMO requirements
NSP requirements
Grid technology trends
Inverter based resources
Grid forming technologies
New protection/control strategies
Mentoring
Technical leadership
Expert knowledge sharing
Continuous improvement
Power system dynamics
Power system stability
Power system control
Grid connection lifecycle
Negotiating GPS
Demonstrating compliance
Interpreting model outputs
Comparing model outputs to actual system behaviour
Resolving issues
Commissioning
R2 test plans
On site testing
Troubleshooting
NER
GPS requirements
Connection processes
Evolving grid codes
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Verbal skills
Writing skills
Collaboration
Proactiveness
Detail-orientation
Ethical awareness
Commitment to safety
Commitment to quality
Commitment to compliance
Grid consultants
Programming skills
Data analysis skills
Python
MATLAB
Hybrid systems (BESS + generation)

Experience Level

Senior
6+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems or equivalent
Master’s preferred

About the Company

Altenso Australia Pty Ltd

Equal Opportunity

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