Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Melbourne

Our client is a global leader in mobile and modular power generation, playing an active role in the energy transition through hybrid systems, battery storage, and renewable integration.

We're looking for a team lead electrical engineer to act as the technical authority across a portfolio of independent power project (IPP) assets spanning development, engineering, delivery, and ongoing operations.

What you'll do:
Lead electrical engineering standards, technical assurance, and design sign-off across the IPP portfolio
Provide expert input across concept design, grid connection strategy, and feasibility through to FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
Deliver technical leadership across HV/MV/LV systems, protection & control, substations, SCADA, thermal generation, BESS, solar PV, and wind interfaces
Lead investigations into equipment failures and drive reliability/performance improvements on operating assets
Mentor and develop a small team of engineers, allocating workload and supporting their growth
Act as senior technical interface with contractors, consultants, OEMs, network providers, and project stakeholders including lenders and independent engineers

What you'll bring:




Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
~12–15 years' experience in electrical engineering for large-scale infrastructure, power generation, transmission, or renewable assets
Robust experience in renewable and/or thermal generation within an IPP, EPC, utility, owner's engineer, or developer environment
Proven track record as a technical authority on complex power projects
Experience with grid connection processes and power system studies
Solid HV/MV/LV knowledge and familiarity with Australian Standards and network requirements

Highly regarded:
CPEng or equivalent
Exposure to multiple generation technologies (solar, wind, BESS, thermal, hybrid)
Experience with lender technical due diligence / independent engineer reviews
Interaction with AEMO, NSPs, TNSPs, or DNSPs

This is a genuine leadership prospect to shape technical strategy across a growing renewable and thermal generation portfolio, with real influence over engineering standards, project outcomes, and long-term asset performance. #ElectricalEngineering #PowerGeneration #RenewableEnergy #EngineeringJobs #Hiring #Melbourne #IPP #BESS

📌 Electrical Engineering Team Lead Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Australia