- Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, from design and implementation to operation and maintenance of renewable energy power plants
- Design and select primary electrical plant, including HV switchgear, transformers and HV cables
- Design and select secondary systems, including CTs, VTs, protection devices, STATCOMs and tariff metering
- Undertake protection, load flow and fault studies using power systems analysis software
- Prepare Scopes of Work, tender documentation packages, equipment specifications, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets
- Develop, review, optimise, mark up and modify electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, power losses and grid compliance studies
- Compile design calculations for earthing, protection systems and cable sizing
- Support clients and project teams during sales, installation and commissioning phases
- Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Postgraduate qualifications in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Engineering are advantageous
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, wind energy or utility-scale power generation projects
- Robust experience in HV and MV electrical system design, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable networks
- Knowledge of load flow, short circuit, harmonic analysis, grid compliance assessments and grid connection processes, including Generator Performance Standards (GPS)
- Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of Australian electrical standards,



grid codes and renewable energy grid integration requirements
- Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder management skills with customers, consultants, network providers and internal teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on HV and MV system design, compliance with Australian electrical standards, and effective stakeholder management. Proficient in using power systems analysis software and CAD tools to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering
- 5+ Years Experience In Renewable Energy Projects
- HV And MV Electrical System Design
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory Proficiency
- Knowledge Of Australian Electrical Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Electrical System Design
- Load Flow Analysis
- Protection System Design
- Cable Sizing Calculations
- Grid Compliance Studies
- Single-Line Diagram Development
- Value Engineering Principles
- Fault Studies
- Transformer Selection
- Switchgear Design

Soft Skills

- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration Skills
- Commitment To Safety

Certifications & Qualifications

- Postgraduate Qualifications In Power Systems
- Postgraduate Qualifications In Renewable Energy Engineering

Industry Keywords

- Renewable Energy
- Wind Energy
- Utility-Scale Power Generation
- Grid Connection Processes
- Generator Performance Standards

Tools & Technologies

- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite

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📌 Project Engineer – Electrical (Melbourne)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Melbourne