OPEN: Power Systems Engineering (Grid Modelling) – Expression of Interest

Join Volta Energy Group Step into the front line of Australia’s energy transformation. At Volta Energy Group, we don’t just talk about impact, we deliver it. Our projects span utility-scale renewables, battery storage, data centres, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and heavy fleet electrification. With Advisory and Project Delivery under one roof, we deliver across the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects – from strategy and feasibility to construction, commissioning and operations. Our clients include major renewable and data centre developers, Tier 1 construction firms, leading utilities, just to name a few. Volta has recently joined OCU Group – a leader in energy transition and utility infrastructure services across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Being part of OCU gives us greater financial capacity, operational scale, and delivery capability, enabling us to take on larger and more complex projects while maintaining the responsive, high-quality service our clients expect.

We’re in a period of significant growth as demand for our work continues to grow, and we’re scaling our teams to meet our expanding project pipeline. That means real opportunity to take on landmark projects, broaden your expertise, and grow your career alongside a business that’s expanding fast.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer and/or Senior Power Systems Engineer to join Volta’s expanding grid modelling team. This is a rare opportunity to help build a team from the ground up. Volta already delivers specialist projects across design engineering, development, techno-commercial advisory, project delivery and HV commissioning, and grid modelling is a natural next step in our service line offerings. We’re actively growing our grid modelling team, and we’re looking for the right person to help shape where it goes.

Reporting to the Director, Development and Grid Studies, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and the ambition to grow a capability that becomes a core part of our offering. If you want genuine influence, the backing of an established multi-disciplinary business, and the chance to leave your mark on a fast-growing team, this is it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead grid connection activities across all project stages, from early feasibility through to registration and commissioning.
• Lead Grid Connection Enquiries and regulatory submissions
• Prepare and coordinate  Generator Performance Standards (GPS) documentation
• Guide the development and review of power system studies and connection models
• Conduct steady-state and dynamic power system studies, including load flow, contingency and stability assessments using  PSSE, PSCAD and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Maintaining, validating and documenting study models, scenarios and datasets to ensure quality, traceability and version control.
• Preparation of technical reports, documentation, and submissions

About You

You are an analytical and motivated engineer with a genuine passion for power systems and the energy transition. You enjoy tackling complex technical problems, collaborating across teams, and developing practical solutions that deliver real value.

You’ll also bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience leading a Grid Modelling / Power Systems Engineering team
• Demonstrated experience in power system analysis, modelling, planning, and the NER access standards.
• Experience in the preparation of R0 GPS packages for access to the NEM.
• Experience with static and dynamic studies relating to large-scale Solar, BESS, and Data Centres. Exposure to power system simulation tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, and / or PowerFactory.
• An understanding of transmission networks, distribution networks, Substation arrangements, power system operations, network constraints, and power system dynamics
• Experience or demonstrated ability in scripting and automation using Pythonor similar languages
• Experience presenting technical information to stakeholders and working groups

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