Job Description

Role Overview

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An opportunity is available for an experienced Site Electrical Engineer to join a major utility-scale Solar + BESS project in regional NSW as the project progresses into its commissioning and energisation phase.

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Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Electrical Engineer will act as a key owner-side electrical representative on site, overseeing the EPC contractor and supporting the successful transition from construction through commissioning, energisation and handover.

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This role is suited to an experienced electrical engineer with direct utility-scale solar experience and strong exposure to site delivery, electrical QA/QC and commissioning activities.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Oversee and monitor the EPC contractor's electrical construction and commissioning activities.
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- Ensure all electrical works comply with Australian electrical standards, project specifications, statutory requirements and applicable codes.
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- Review and verify electrical ITPs, inspection records, test packs, NCRs, RFIs and quality documentation.
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- Conduct site inspections and quality checks across electrical installations, including:n n
- PV systems
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- BESS
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- Transformers
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- Switchgear and switchboards
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- HV/MV/LV cabling
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- Protection systems
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- Earthing and electrical-civil interfaces
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- Coordinate and support testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
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- Witness functional, performance and commissioning tests as required.
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- Support electrical system integration across PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructure.
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- Review energisation plans, switching programs, isolation arrangements, LOTO and permit-to-work requirements.
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- Identify electrical defects, non-conformances and technical issues, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors and engineering teams.
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- Liaise with key stakeholders including:n

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- EPC contractor
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- Project Manager
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- Owner's Engineer
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- Grid and engineering teams
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- Network Service Providers
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- AEMO where applicable
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- Commissioning contractors and subcontractors
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- Monitor delivery, installation, storage and handling of electrical equipment in accordance with OEM and project requirements.
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- Support project reporting, progress reviews, technical meetings, audits and stage-gate approvals.
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- Assist with final documentation, as-built drawings, commissioning records and handover documentation.
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- Support verification of completed site works and contractor progress claims.
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- Ensure electrical safety, quality and environmental requirements are maintained throughout the project.
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Skills & Experience

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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
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- Approximately 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, including solid site-based project delivery exposure.
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- Minimum 3 years of direct utility-scale renewable energy experience, ideally across large-scale solar and BESS projects.
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- Direct utility-scale solar farm experience is essential.
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- BESS experience is highly regarded.
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- Strong experience across construction, testing, commissioning and energisation.
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- Experience overseeing EPC contractors and subcontractors.
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- Strong knowledge of:n n
- HV/MV/LV electrical systems
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- Transformers
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- Switchgear
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- Protection systems
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- Electrical cabling
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- PV systems
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- BESS
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- Grid interconnection
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- Experience reviewing ITPs, test packs, NCRs, RFIs and quality documentation.
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- Understanding of electrical switching, isolation, LOTO and permit-to-work processes.
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- Experience working with grid, NSP and commissioning stakeholders would be highly regarded.
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- Strong understanding of Australian electrical standards, HSE requirements and quality management systems.
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- Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving capability.
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- Valid Australian Driver's Licence.
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- Ability to work full-time on site Monday to Friday.
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📌 Site Electrical Engineer - Solar & BESS (Dubbo)
🏢 Bluefin Company
📍 Dubbo