Principal Grid Connection Engineer
ArcadisQueensland, Australia • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Queensland, Australia • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Posted October 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Arcadis is a global leader in design, engineering, architecture, and consultancy, serving businesses, cities, and industries worldwide. With 36,000 professionals active across over 30 countries, Arcadis offers innovative solutions to address climate challenges, energy security, and sustainable urban development. The company's unique approach combines human intelligence with digital tools to create resilient environments that meet clients' needs, from strategy planning to project delivery.
Job Description
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Principal Grid Connection Engineer to lead a new, agile team specializing in grid connection studies and integration across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction, culture, and growth of a specialist discipline within a Tier 1 global consultancy. The role involves contributing to early-stage advisory, costing, feasibility studies, impact assessments, and supporting financial investment decisions for major developments like datacentres, mining, ports, and renewable projects.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in grid connection projects (preferably in Australia)
- Deep understanding of TNSP, DNSP, and AEMO requirements
- Motivated to build, lead, and mentor a team
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Power Engineering; Chartered, RPEQ, or RPEV status desirable
- Interest or experience in hydrogen, datacentres, ports, HVDC systems, renewable integration, or large-scale infrastructure highly regarded
Benefits
- Impactful work