Vena Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support plant performance, reliability, compliance, and fault response across operating solar and BESS assets.The role provides practical electrical engineering support to the Operations team, including generator compliance, electrical systems performance monitoring, fault analysis, grid modelling support, and maintenance of technical records and power system documentation.We welcome applications from graduate engineers and early-career electrical engineers who are looking to build practical experience in renewable energy operations.
Candidates will be considered based on their skills, experience and demonstrated capability.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Safety & Technical ComplianceEnsure all electrical engineering activities are conducted in accordance with electrical safety standards, site procedures, and relevant regulations Support protected execution of electrical work across HV and LV systems Provide engineering input into incident investigations, particularly electrical faults and failuresQuality Assurance, Reporting & BudgetsDevelop and maintain technical documentation for plant electrical systems (SLDs, protection coordination, system configurations)Provide technical inputs into operational reporting and performance analysis where electrical systems impact performanceSupport validation of plant performance data, particularly electrical losses and availability impactsAssist in evaluating technical vendor proposals and scopes of workContractor & Stakeholder ManagementWork with OEMs, contractors,



and service providers to resolve electrical and plant issuesProvide technical oversight during contractor-led works involving electrical systemsSupport review of contractor performance on electrical maintenance and fault responseOperations & Maintenance (Core Electrical Accountability)Support power systems activities for operational projects, including NER and generator performance standard compliance requirementsAssist with the generator non-compliance process, including identification, reporting, rectification tracking, and closure activitiesProvide technical support to Operations teams for electrical faults, plant trips, BOP system failures, and HV/LV system issuesSupport root cause analysis for electrical failures, plant trips, and performance-related issuesAssist with maintenance and outage activities by reviewing technical scopes, test procedures, work methods, and troubleshooting requirementsPlant Electrical Systems & BOP PerformanceProvide technical oversight of plant electrical infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, collection systems, protection systems and auxiliary systems.Analyse plant performance to identify electrical losses,



equipment reliability issues and system inefficiencies.Work closely with Asset Management to support performance improvement initiativesAsset Optimisation & Engineering ImprovementsIdentify and support electrical improvements to improve plant reliability and availabilityAssist with plant improvement initiatives and regulatory interface activities with NSPs and AEMO, under guidance where requiredSupport plant upgrades, including electrical modifications, protection updates, and equipment upgradesProvide technical input into lifecycle and maintenance planning decisionsRisk ManagementIdentify electrical risks across the plant and support mitigation planningAssess condition and performance of electrical systems and equipmentProvide input into asset risk registers and mitigation strategiesPrerequisites:Degree in Electrical Engineering3–5 years' experience in electrical engineering within power generation, renewable energy, utilities, mining, industrial, or similar infrastructure environmentsExperience working with HV/LV systems and plant electrical infrastructure Experience supporting operating assets, maintenance activities, or technical troubleshootingWorking knowledge of plant electrical systems, including HV/LV systems, transformers, protection, and switchgearAbility to support fault analysis and root cause investigationsUnderstanding of plant performance drivers and electrical lossesAbility to interpret technical drawings, reports, and plant performance dataStrong problem-solving capabilityAbility to work under operational pressureEffective communication with site teams and contractorsStakeholder management and coordinationAre you ready to engineer a greener future?

📌 Electrical Engineer (Operations & Grid) (Brisbane)
🏢 Pty..
📍 Brisbane