Job Description

Smart Com mercial Energy is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our Projects team.

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As a leader in the commercial solar and storage space, we design and deliver complex energy solutions across Australia. With strong project flow and a growing pipeline, this role presents an opportunity to step into a position with real ownership, technical leadership, and impact.

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Based in our North Sydney office, with regular site travel, you'll report to the Program Head and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes while mentoring and supporting the broader team.

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Role

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The Technical Project Manager is responsible for both the project engineering and project management of assigned commercial solar projects, providing single-point accountability from technical definition and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. The role combines strong engineering judgement with disciplined project delivery to achieve safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

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The role will ordinarily carry end-to-end responsibility for projects. From time to time, the role may also:

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- Act as the dedicated Project Engineer or Project Manager where experience is required to support project outcomes.
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- Take on focused engineering or delivery assignments that provide meaningful career development.
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- Mentor engineers and promote practical knowledge sharing across the engineering team.
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- Coordinate monthly engineering training and support continuous improvement of engineering systems and capability.
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Responsibilities

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3.1 Safety

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- Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across engineering and project delivery.
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- Embed safe design, procurement, construction, commissioning and site-work practices including risk identification and mitigation.
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3.2 Financial and Commercial

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- Own project budget oversight, forecasting and cost control to support on-budget delivery.
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- Coordinate procurement and logistics, and manage commercial risks,



variations and supplier performance.
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3.3 Results/Output

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- Lead or complete the following engineering and project delivery activities:n n
- Site Plans and Single Line Diagrams
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- Inverter, monitoring and protection schematics
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- String configurations and other detailed drawings as required.
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- Manage projects from handover through design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out.
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- Coordinate grid applications, structural assessments, council approvals and other project requirements.
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- Manage schedules, resources, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders to meet agreed milestones.
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- Maintain complete project and engineering records, manuals, handover documentation and compliance evidence.
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- Review and sign off technical deliverables within delegated authority and elevate matters requiring specialist approval
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- Provide clear ownership and communication across technical and delivery interfaces.
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3.4 Quality

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- Ensuring engineering designs and project execution meet Smart standards, Australian Standards and industry best practices
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- Apply effective quality assurance and review processes to minimise errors, rework and delivery risk.
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- Provide technical oversight of photovoltaic system design, installation, commissioning and monitoring.
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- Contribute to improved engineering tools, templates, standards and project workflows.
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3.5 People and Capability

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- Mentor, coach and provide technical guidance to engineers across live projects and development activities.
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- Organise, coordinate and implement monthly engineering training sessions and learning materials.
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- Act as a conduit to Kealy for knowledge sharing,



technical needs and continuous improvement priorities.
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3.6 Compliance

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- Ensure designs and projects comply with applicable legislation, codes and standards, including AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 3000.n n
- Maintain required internal controls, file naming, document management and approval standards.
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3.7 Reporting

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- Provide regular, accurate updates on project process, budget, risks, technical matters and key decisions.
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- Track milestones and performance, upscale issues early and capture lessons learned for future projects
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Key Attributes

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The ideal candidate will:

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- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems, including rooftop and ground-mount solar.
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- Sound working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.
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- Proven project management experience across complex commercial and MW-scale projects.
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- Ability to take end-to-end accountability and move confidently between engineering and delivery priorities.
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- Strong problem-solving, commercial judgement, planning and decision-making skills.
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- Experience mentoring engineers, facilitating learning and translating technical knowledge into practical guidance.
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- Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
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- Competitive salary package and career development opportunities
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- Flexible, family-friendly workplace with hybrid work options after probation
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- Market-leading, award-winning employer with a fun and dynamic culture
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- Work on cutting edge, innovative and world-first projects for amazing customers
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- Talented and supportive team, experienced management
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- Great North Sydney location: 4 mins walk from Vic X Metro Station, 8 mins from North Sydney train station
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- Paid parking available on site if required
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- Access to an Employee Assistance Program with six free counselling sessions per yean n
- A dedicated Learning and Development budget for courses and professional growth
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📌 Engineering Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Smart Commercial Solar
📍 New South Wales