About the role

An prospect exists for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a major renewable energy delivery team supporting the construction of a utility-scale solar farm and high-voltage substation project. This role will provide engineering and construction support across the full project lifecycle, from detailed design and procurement through to commissioning, energisation and handover.

You will work closely with construction teams, contractors, OEMs, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure electrical infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale renewable energy infrastructure supporting the transition towards a lower carbon future.

- Initial 12-month contract based in Pilbara (FIFO)

- $85–$95/hr + super (depending on experience)

- 2:1 FIFO roster with remote site allowances applicable

- Work across a major utility-scale solar farm, HV substation and renewable energy project

- Exposure to BESS, HV systems, protection, commissioning and energisation activities

- Join a large-scale decarbonisation project within a global mining and energy organisation

What you’ll be doing:

- Provide electrical engineering support throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases

- Review electrical design documentation, drawings, vendor submissions and contractor deliverables

- Resolve technical queries, RFIs, design changes and field engineering issues

- Provide technical oversight across HV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and BESS infrastructure

- Support electrical balance of plant (EBoP) works including HV/LV cabling, solar infrastructure and auxiliary systems

- Coordinate interfaces between engineering, construction,



commissioning teams, OEMs and contractors

- Monitor electrical construction progress against project scope, schedule, quality and commissioning milestones

- Support FATs, SATs, pre-commissioning, energisation planning and operational readiness activities

- Review commissioning documentation including ITPs, test records, relay settings and as-built documentation

- Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, electrical safety requirements and project engineering standards

What you’ll need to be successful in the role:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

- 5–10 years’ experience in electrical engineering within construction or major project environments

- Experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects within mining, renewable energy, utilities or industrial environments

- Strong experience with high-voltage substations, power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure

- Experience across HV equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable installations

- Exposure to utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy projects (highly regarded)

- Experience supporting commissioning, energisation and handover of electrical assets

- Ability to manage technical queries, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary project interfaces

- Strong understanding of Australian Standards, electrical codes and network requirements

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

- Current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to work FIFO

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds interesting, please click apply or email your CV directly to me at *@versegroup.com.au For further details or enquiries, feel free to reach out directly via email or call on 0468 099 .

📌 Electrical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Verse Group
📍 Perth