The Senior Electrical Production Engineer at Equans Solar and Storage in Sydney is responsible for the design, review, and delivery of electrical systems across large-scale solar and storage projects. The role involves technical leadership in all project phases, including development, commissioning, and site management, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires at least five years’ experience in electrical engineering, preferably within renewable energy or power systems, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Experience with utility-scale projects and EPC environments is highly desirable. The successful candidate will manage a small engineering team, coordinate with suppliers and contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Description

Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking for its future: Senior Electrical Production Engineer (F/M)

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Company Overview

Subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees across 5 continents, and revenue of 18.7 billion euros in 2025.

Equans provides its customers with excellent technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of multiservice facilities.

Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design review and development, and delivery of electrical systems across projects. This role ensures that all electrical activities meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards, while supporting project teams throughout the full lifecycle—from development to commissioning.





With more than 5 years of relevant experience, the role requires autonomy on site, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

The team you’ll be joining

Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding rapidly due to the growth of large-scale PV projects. As we enter into new opportunities involving substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), our central engineering team overseas will provide support to ensure smooth integration and implementation.

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Solar & Storage Solutions for Energy Efficiency | Equans

Your main responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Engineering

- Review the design and specification of electrical systems (MV/HV/LV)
- Review single-line diagrams, layouts
- Review and validate engineering deliverables and technical documentation

Project Delivery

- Provide technical support across all project phases (development, detailed design, construction, commissioning)
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and timelines
- Lead site activities, including installation, testing, and commissioning
- Manage a team of 2 young engineer to deliver the entire electrical scope of the solar farm

Supplier & Contractor Management

- Review and assess supplier and contractor technical proposals
- Select and manage subcontractors and suppliers associated to the electrical scope




- Support procurement activities and technical evaluations
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality of deliverables

Risk & Quality Management

- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and best engineering practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned

The profile we’re looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in construction, electrical engineering, preferably in renewable energy, power systems, or infrastructure
- Experience in utility-scale projects (solar, BESS, substations, or similar)
- EPC experience is highly desirable
- Knowledge of MV/HV systems and electrical design principles

What we offer

- Work on impactful renewable energy projects
- Dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading solar energy company
- Chance to develop skills and expertise in a growing field

Our recruitment process

- An initial conversation with the recruiter

- One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead

- A final conversation may be held with an additional HR contact or a senior team member.

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.

Our Commitment

At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent. This role is open to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who we are as a company.

Click here to learn more about our commitments:

Equans CSR Approach: Our Commitment to Social Responsibility

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📌 Senior Electrical Production Engineer (F/M) (Australia)
🏢 EQUANS
📍 Australia