Principal Grid Connection Engineer
Arcadis
Lead an agile team on grid connection studies in Australia, mentoring engineers and setting technical standards.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
offshore wind
hvdc
data centres
rail electrification
microgrids
hydrogen
- Offshore Wind and HVDC Converter Stations: Enabling next-generation transmission systems to deliver clean energy at scale.
- Datacentres: Delivering resilient, high-capacity power systems for critical digital infrastructure.
- Rail & Intermodal: Supporting electrified rail networks and intermodal logistics hubs.
- Microgrids and Remote Power Systems: Designing hybrid, resilient energy solutions for regional and industrial communities.
- Commercial & Ports: Powering large commercial precincts and enabling resilient, electrified port operations.
- Hydrogen Projects: Providing grid connection, renewable integration, and energy systems support for green hydrogen hubs and production facilities.
- Mining & Industrial: Integrating renewables and advanced grid solutions to decarbonise energy-intensive operations.
- Synchronous Condensers, STATCOMs & Power Quality Systems: Delivering studies and designs that enhance system strength, inertia, voltage control, harmonic performance, and overall grid stability.
- Solar, BESS, and Pumped Hydro: Supporting the connection, optimisation, and operation of large-scale renewable generation and storage projects.
What you bring
psse
pscad
digsilent
chartered
10 years
communication
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Deep understanding of TNSP, DNSP, and AEMO requirements and proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, EMTP-RV.
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Power Engineering; Chartered, RPEQ, or RPEV status desirable.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in grid connection projects (preferably in Australia), with strong knowledge of R0, R1, and R2 connection studies.
- Interest or experience in hydrogen, datacentres, ports, HVDC systems, renewable integration, or large-scale infrastructure highly regarded.
- Electric Heavy Vehicle Charging (EHVC): Enabling high-power charging networks for heavy transport.
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
- Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
- Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
- Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
- Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
- Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
- Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
- 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
- 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
- Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
- Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
- GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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