Principal Electrical Engineer

About our client:

Our client is a global leader in the development, construction, operation and maintenance of solar, wind, and battery storage projects, they hold more than 20 years of experience in the sector. Its team are committed to delivering high quality service from design through to commissioning and operational stages. They are renowned for their successful reputation within the renewable energy sector, and the successful projects that they have delivered.

Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team in either Brisbane or Melbourne. In this position, you will lead the development of electrical balance of plant (Ebop) design and provide technical accountability across the electrical engineering team. Involvement in project lifecycles range from early development and detailed design to construction and eventual support to operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Early project phase network connection feasibility assessments and design studies
• Lead value engineering, risk and safety company workshops
• Lead the concept and preliminary design delivery for primary electrical systems for wind farms, solar farms, and BESS projects
• Participate in project constructability reviews including site based and desk assessments
• Engage with the wind farm, solar farm, and BESS OEMs to define systematic interface requirements
• Management of technical compliance for design work outsourced to external consultants/contractors
• Provide SME input and sign-off on all electrical design changes proposed during the construction phase
• As and when required, develop tender documents (inc. scopes of work and technical specifications) for submission for external bids and further contracting opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching of team members

Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10 years’ experience in a technical position within power generation or transmission and distribution studies
• Strong understanding and ability to apply Australian standards inc. AS2067, AS3000, AS3008, AS3018, and others as required
• Experience in producing engineering specifications and drawings
• Chartered status, NER or RPEQ is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Base salary between $170,000 - $190,000 super
• Bonus of up to 10% of base salary per annum
• Hybrid working (2x from home)
• Opportunity to work with a global developer on iconic utility scale projects
• Unrivalled training and career development opportunities locally and internationally

How to apply:

Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com

Please note:

My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role, there you must be resident in Australia and have full working rights for Australia for this role.
 
 
 
 

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