Principal Electrical Engineer
ABOUT US
Green Grid Connect (GGC) is a part of the Gransolar Group, a
globally recognised leader in solar photovoltaic energy and battery storage
systems, with over 20 years of experience. At GGC, we specialise in delivering
cutting-edge solutions across the renewable energy value chain; from
integrating electrical and civil engineering, to the development, construction
and commissioning of renewable projects.
With a landmark wind project recently awarded and multiple
BESS projects moving into delivery, there has never been a more exciting time
to join Green Grid Connect. We are in a period of significant growth, creating
exceptional opportunities for engineers to take on challenging, high-profile
projects, expand their technical expertise, and build a career with a company
shaping Australia's energy future.
THE ROLE
GGC is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with
a passion for protection systems to provide technical leadership across our HV
engineering portfolio. This pivotal role will be responsible for guiding
engineering decision-making, leading design for substations up to 500kV, and
shaping the engineering frameworks, tools and processes that support both
project delivery and business growth.
Working closely with our clients, project teams and internal
stakeholders, you will develop innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that
balance technical excellence, commercial outcomes and project requirements. As
a recognised technical authority within the business, you will mentor
engineers, influence key design decisions and help drive the successful
delivery of complex HV infrastructure projects across the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical and engineering decision-making for HV
primary and secondary systems, protection and substation design projects up to 500kV.
- Partner with clients and pre-contract teams to develop
practical, fully scoped and commercially competitive project solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight across
multi-disciplinary electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to
delivery.
- Oversee design activities, engineering studies and technical
outputs to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose and
cost-effective.
- Support project delivery teams by proactively managing
technical risks, resolving design challenges and ensuring project objectives
are achieved.
- Develop and continuously improve engineering tools, design
standards, templates, frameworks and best practices across the business.
- Mentor and support internal and external engineering teams
while fostering a strong safety, quality and customer-focused culture.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer.
- RPEQ registration, or CPEng with eligibility to obtain RPEQ.
- Extensive experience delivering HV infrastructure projects.
- Strong expertise in protection design, secondary systems and
substation engineering.
- Proven experience with power system studies, network
connection solutions and engineering assessments.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, constructability
and cost-effective design.
- Ability to build trusted client relationships and influence
key stakeholders.
- Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary
engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative
leadership style.
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Why Join Green Grid Connect?
As a growing energy infrastructure business at the forefront
of Australia's renewable energy transition, Green Grid Connect offers the
opportunity to make a genuine impact while building a rewarding long-term
career. Backed by the well-established Gransolar Group, we combine the agility
of a growing business with the financial strength and stability to support
sustained growth and project delivery.
- Modern Brisbane CBD office – flexible, supportive team
environment.
- Strong pipeline of large-scale energy projects across
Australia.
- Global backing, local impact, and the freedom to make your
mark.
- Work with genuinely talented engineers who are passionate
about what they do.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Strong career growth opportunities as the business continues
to expand.
- Less red tape, more ownership. You'll have a genuine
opportunity to influence how we work and help build the business for the
future.