Date: 8 Aug 2025

Location:AU

• Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy storage and grid reliability
• Sydney CBD or Newcastle CBD location
• $194k base + super + bonus

Here at Ausgrid, we’re working on a future that works for everyone. As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud of the work we do, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 2 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.
We’re driven by our purpose to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. We’re working today for a sustainable, affordable tomorrow.
We are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

YOUR NEW ROLE

We’re on the lookout for a transmission planning specialist to help drive the connection package for our exciting Ausgrid BESS projects. These battery energy storage systems (BESS) are set to connect to the Ausgrid network, and connection approvals are a big deal – they’re critical milestones in our over $1B development pipeline.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of technical analysis, helping shape and deliver connection applications that meet the National Electricity Market (NEM) standards. You’ll be working closely with stakeholders, OEMs, and regulators to ensure everything runs smoothly and reliably. This role requires a deep understanding of power system standards, power system modelling, dynamics and performance benchmarking, regulatory requirements and frameworks and emerging technologies.
You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy storage and grid reliability. From grid modelling to generator performance studies, your work will span regulated and non-regulated environments, making a real impact in the energy industry.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Developing and reviewing generator performance standards to ensure compliance and system reliability.
• Power system modelling and tuning, aligned with NER and system requirements.
• Technical assessments of generator behaviour under different system conditions.
• Coordinating commissioning programs (R2) to validate real-world performance against modelled expectations (R0, R1).
• Collaborating with OEMs on equipment specs, cables, transformers, switchgear, and more.
• Leading planning initiatives, managing timelines, and working across teams.