Job Description
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About the Role
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We are seeking a Solar Project Engineer to join our Solar team, working across renewable energy projects including commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV projects.
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This is a hands-on project engineering role where you will support the design, delivery, construction, testing, and commissioning of solar projects from early-stage design through to project completion.
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You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality solar solutions are delivered.
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Key Responsibilities
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Support the design and delivery of solar PV projects across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
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Develop and review electrical designs, including SLDs, layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and system configurations.
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Perform system modelling, load calculations, cable sizing, energy yield assessments, and performance optimisation.
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Support projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
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Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
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Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
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Ensure designs and project activities comply with Australian Standards, grid connection requirements, client specifications, and WHS requirements.
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Support QA/QC processes, including inspections, testing,



documentation, defect close-out, and handover requirements.
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Identify practical design improvements, efficiencies, and value engineering opportunities.
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About You
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You are a motivated and practical engineer with experience in solar PV design, project engineering, or renewable energy project delivery.
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You will bring:
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Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
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3–5 years' experience in solar PV design, implementation, or project engineering.
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Experience working on commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar projects.
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Robust understanding of solar PV systems, grid connection interfaces, and electrical design principles.
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Experience preparing or reviewing SLDs, layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
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Proficiency in design and modelling tools such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, or similar.
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Knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and renewable energy compliance obligations.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
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Ability to work across office-based engineering and site-based project support.
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Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
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Desirable
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Experience with utility-scale solar farms.
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Experience with battery energy storage systems.
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Clean Energy Council accreditation or equivalent industry accreditation.
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Knowledge of National Electricity Rules and grid connection processes.
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Experience with QA/QC, commissioning, defect close-out, and project handover documentation.
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What We Offer
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Competitive salary package, reviewed annually.
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Opportunity to work on renewable energy projects with real impact.
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Career progression within a growing renewables and infrastructure business.
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Supportive and experienced engineering and project delivery team.
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Access to professional development and training opportunities.
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Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
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Why Join PSD Energy
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Deliver solar projects that support Australia's energy transition.
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Work on practical, technically engaging renewable energy projects.
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Be part of a business focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
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Develop your technical and project delivery capability within a supportive team environment.
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Apply Now
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If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solar energy projects, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Solar Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 PSD Energy
📍 Melbourne