Project Engineer, Renewables Energy | Grid-Link | Hazelwood

About the opportunity

You’ll blend project engineering, technical coordination and stakeholder management to keep projects moving safely and to a high standard. Where a client project calls for full time site presence, you may also step into an On-Site Representative (OSR) / Field Engineer role focused on contractor oversight and quality surveillance, backed by Grid-Link SMEs. The first OSR posting is on site at Hazelwood, VIC. The broader role can be based in Melbourne or Brisbane, with occasional travel.

What you’ll be doing

- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of renewable energy projects
- Review engineering designs, technical reports and documentation
- Coordinate between clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams
- Assist with technical due diligence, risk assessments and design reviews
- Support construction, commissioning and energisation activities
- Provide site quality control and contractor oversight when acting as OSR

What you’ll bring

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in project engineering or engineering consulting
- Understanding of utility-scale renewables, BESS, solar farms and HV substation infrastructure




- Familiarity with transmission, grid connection, and protection, control and SCADA systems
- Understanding of Australian electricity network standards and regulations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Engineers Australia membership and CPEng, or working towards it
- Hands‑on experience on utility‑scale renewable projects
- Understanding of AEMO and network service provider requirements

Why Grid-Link

We work on some of the most technically demanding energy projects in the country, the kind of work that moves the needle on Australia's energy transition. You’ll get real variety, strong technical mentorship, and the chance to grow across the full project lifecycle.

A full position description is available upon request.

Grid-Link is an engineering and project delivery consultancy specialising in complex energy infrastructure. We support projects from design through to connection and operation, combining technical expertise with practical delivery experience. Working across renewable energy, storage and grid systems, we help ensure infrastructure is buildable, compliant and performs from day one.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Grid-Link
📍 Melbourne