Position Details
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Level 16, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Applications Open: 20 August 2026
Applications Close: 20 September 2026
About the Role
The role falls within our Grid Connections service line which focusses on which focuses on supporting the successful connection of renewable generation, industrial power systems, and energy infrastructure projects across Australia. Our team provides specialist power systems studies, technical advisory services, and grid connection expertise to help clients navigate complex regulatory, technical, and commercial challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
The Grid Connections Team works closely with developers, investors, Network Service Providers (NSPs), and AEMO to deliver high-quality technical solutions that enable projects to progress from development through to energisation and commissioning. The team has a long-standing reputation for excellence in renewable energy grid connections and power systems engineering.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-calibre Principal Power Systems Engineer with expertise in power systems studies, grid connections, and renewable energy projects. This opportunity is suited to an experienced professional who is passionate about supporting Australia's energy transition and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
Bringing a proven ability to interpret, apply, and develop innovative power systems solutions, you will lead the delivery of complex studies and connection strategies while providing technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will work closely with clients and stakeholders, oversee project delivery, contribute to business development activities, and support the growth of our market-leading energy advisory capability.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Extensive experience delivering power systems studies for renewable energy, industrial, or utility-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of grid connections within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
- Advanced experience with power systems modelling tools such as PSS®E, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
- Demonstrated project management capability, including responsibility for technical quality, budgets, timelines, and delivery outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with developers, investors, NSPs, and AEMO.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- A collaborative approach with a passion for problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Experience publishing technical papers or research within the electrical engineering field will be highly regarded.
About Rennie
Rennie Advisory is a multi-disciplinary advisory firm focused on redefining sustainable success. Our mission is to help organisations navigate and optimise the transition to a net-zero, sustainable future. We are passionate about helping our clients to recalibrate, redesign, deliver on their responsibilities, reshape and reposition to solve complex problems and create long-term value.
Our values of authenticity, excellence, resilience, and one-team are the foundation upon which the business operates. We are also dedicated to authentically creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture and ensuring equality of opportunity in our workplace.
Why Rennie?
Our people are the cornerstone of our success, and our culture is paramount. We work as a cohesive team, celebrating achievements along the way. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is demonstrated at all levels across the business. We offer benefits such as:
- Flexibility options
- Career progression
- Diverse and inclusive work practices
- Paid parental leave
- Financial study assistance and study leave
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Employee referral incentives
- External employee counselling
- Regular social events to connect and celebrate together
Want to know more about our Rennie team? Visit us @rennieadvisory on Instagram.
Additional Information
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please send your CV to [email protected].
Please put in the email subject line: Your name, Manager / Senior Manager – Economics, Reform and Sustainability. We advise that only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by Rennie Advisory or our external third-party provider.
Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore do not welcome speculative enquiries. We request that all external recruiters refrain from engaging with potential candidates on our behalf or with Rennie staff unless we have requested it.
Pay: $230,000.00 – $240,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
