Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior 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 Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in either Brisbane or Melbourne. In this position, you will provide technical expertise and design management for wind, solar, substation and battery projects through the project development, construction, and operation and maintenance phases.
If you possess a strong background in HV projects with a key focus on Primary design, this is your opportunity to join an international leader in Renewable energy to work on utility-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with assessments and development of new storage, solar, and wind projects
• Manage the delivery and technical outcome for the design of primary electricity systems, which include HV substations, in correlation with the designated company and industry standards
• Review and approval of documentation issued by external design contractors/consultants, ensuring they fall in line with companies’ standards and specifications
• Extra construction support may include onsite technical compliance and support to HV substation testing and commissioning
• Provide support to projects in construction phase, including response to request for information, and solving of design implementation issues
• Provide technical advice on primary, secondary and SCADA system changes, as and when required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in consulting or design management positions
• Has Primary design experience in renewable generation projects, focus being on utility-scale wind, solar, and storage
• Strong background of technical report and scope writing skills
• Experience of involvement in an interdisciplinary design and construction management team
• Chartered engineer or RPEQ is an advantage.
• Secondary System design knowledge is advantageous but not essential

What’s in it for you:

• Base salary between $140,000 - $170,000 + 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.





With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.