Senior Electrical Engineer
Position: Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Adelaide, Australia
We're looking for a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across Australia. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle-from site identification and feasibility studies to design, grid connection, and commissioning. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of internal experts and external partners to bring innovative renewable energy solutions to life.
What You'll Do:
- Lead feasibility assessments, energy yield modeling, and site capacity analysis using tools like pvDesign.
- Contribute to site selection and early-stage technical screening.
- Perform grid connection feasibility studies and prepare technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate with consultants on Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and grid modeling.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NER, and DNSP requirements, and support commissioning and compliance testing.
- Represent technical interests in strategic discussions and stakeholder meetings.
- Oversee electrical design, supervision, and commissioning of utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
- Support EPC project development, including early design input, technical specifications, equipment selection, and scheduling.
- Collaborate closely with an international EPC team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
What You'll Bring:
- A degree in Electrical, Renewable, or Power Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
- At least 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects, particularly in EPC environments.
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy systems, BESS design, and project execution.
- Familiarity with AEMO, NER, GPS, and grid connection processes.
- Willingness to travel to remote project sites, both domestically and internationally.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience with pvDesign (RatedPower) is a strong advantage.
If you have the necessary experience to take on this position, please do not hesitate to apply!
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