Power Systems Engineer

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 Energy Transition and Grid Connections service line, which focuses on supporting renewable energy developers, investors, and infrastructure clients through the delivery of specialist power systems studies and grid connection advisory services. The team provides technical expertise to help clients navigate compliance requirements, connection standards, and the increasingly complex challenges associated with connecting energy projects to the National Electricity Market (NEM).

The Grid Connections Team works across the full project lifecycle, supporting clients from application and registration through to energisation and commissioning. Leveraging industry-leading technical expertise, the team delivers practical engineering solutions that enable clients to achieve successful project outcomes while meeting stakeholder and regulatory requirements.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-calibre Power Systems Engineer with expertise in power systems studies, network modelling, and grid connection projects. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and energy transition projects while contributing to the delivery of innovative technical solutions.

Bringing a proven ability to interpret, apply, and develop engineering solutions to complex network and connection challenges, you will work closely with developers, investors, NSPs, and AEMO to support successful project delivery. You will contribute technical expertise across a range of projects, support project management activities, ensure quality outcomes, and play an active role in building strong client relationships.

Experience & Qualifications

•                 Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

•                 Experience or strong interest in power systems studies and renewable energy projects.

•                 Knowledge of power systems modelling software such as PSS®E, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.

•                 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical challenges.

•                 Project management capability and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

•                 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•                 Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

•                 Experience managing data, spreadsheets, and technical reporting.

•                 A collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Highly regarded but not essential:

•                 Experience with utility power systems planning or operations.

•                 Experience managing technical quality, project timelines, and budgets.

•                 Stakeholder management and negotiation experience.

•                 Publication of research in recognised Electrical Engineering journals or conferences.

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 ••••@rennieadvisory.com.au.  

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.