Senior Grid Modelling Engineer ‎

• Manage specialist consultants for effective project delivery 
• Hybrid working environment with flexible work-from-home options 
• Brisbane based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About The Role:

The Senior Grid Modelling Engineer is a key position responsible for developing and modelling complex grid and generator performance models to achieve optimal grid connections for major project opportunities. With a strong focus on compliance with regulations and procedures, this role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and manages specialist consultants. From project initiation to execution, the Senior Grid Modelling Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring technical work requirements are met and represents Origin during testing and engagement with external groups.

Why this role matters:

• Produce complex grid and generating system models for compliance with Generator Performance Standards and grid connections to the National Electricity Market
• Manage specialist consultants for grid modelling and analysis, ensuring effective project delivery
• Cultivate relationships with engineering teams at the Australian Energy Market Operator and National Electricity Market participants
• Lead engagement with state-based authorities and negotiate necessary approvals and agreements
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, approving technical positions and managing risks and issues related to grid modelling
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advance grid connections, conduct feasibility studies, and provide expert advice for development projects

What you will bring?

• Engineering degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the Australian market
• Extensive experience in connecting new assets to the National Energy Market and conducting due diligence activities for grid connections and future grid options
• Proficiency in software tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, DigSilent PowerFactory, and Python scripting, with expertise in performing grid connection studies during R0, R1, and R2 stages
• In-depth understanding of the AEMO Integrated System Plan, National Electricity Market regulations, and the Australian grid's future design, technologies, trends, and solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and produce high-quality reports
• Strong teamwork, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.