Senior Project Engineer - Power Systems and Solar Integration

Advertised location: Sydney, NSW. This role supports regional renewable construction; travel and the project roster apply as described below.

About The Employer Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Take technical ownership of power-system packages for utility-scale solar developments in New South Wales. You will connect engineering performance, equipment procurement, supplier management and commercial outcomes through to grid integration.

Your Responsibilities

• Define power-system scope, functionality, performance and technical integration requirements.
• Lead technical evaluation and support head-contract and OEM negotiations.
• Manage supplier packages, documentation, factory acceptance testing and grid interfaces.
• Monitor OEM costs and implement responses to budget and delivery variances.
• Set testing and commissioning requirements with site teams and close specialist review comments.
• Improve engineering processes and translate performance information into recovery plans.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• An Electrical Engineering bachelor degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Membership of, or eligibility for, Engineers Australia.
• At least seven years of post-graduate engineering experience, including three years dedicated to power systems.
• Demonstrated team leadership and complex stakeholder management.
• Capability in operational budgeting, financial review and business planning.
• Working knowledge of Australian OH&S and employee relations legislation.
• Current entitlement to live and work in the role location.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

How To Apply

• Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
• Send your resume to Anna at [email protected].

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email [email protected].