Commercial Solar Engineer

Harvey Norman Global Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Norman Commercial Division is seeking a driven solar professional for a senior engineering role in Sydney. The position involves liaising with project managers, estimators and the sales team to design optimal solar systems for customers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in commercial solar PV design, with strong AutoCAD, PVsyst, SketchUp and Excel skills, and a solid understanding of AS/NZS standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial solar PV design and engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, SketchUp and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000, 4777, 5033, 5139).
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, electrical layouts and SLDs.
• Experience with commercial solar grid connection applications and DNSP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate interval data to suggest engineering solutions to reduce energy consumption.
• Prepare approval, IFC and as-built drawings.
• Conduct solar energy yield modelling, shading analysis and interval data assessments.
• Prepare grid connection applications and liaise with DNSPs.
• Develop BOQs, work orders and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, suppliers, installers and project managers.
• Mentor junior engineers, allocate workloads and manage KPIs.
• Support project delivery, technical reviews and site inspections.
• Evaluate emerging solar technologies and engineering solutions.
• Research new products and solutions to keep up with our industry.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

SketchUp

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work type: Full Time
Location: Taren Point
Categories: Other

Harvey Norman Commercial Division specialises in the supply of Goods to project builders, developers and architects.
We are looking for a driven and ambitious solar professional who wants to work in a truly collaborative environment. Our team will be challenging and assisting you to achieve success and job satisfaction. We need to maintain high standards and ensure a very high quality of workmanship for all our installations. The successful applicant needs to be capable of liaising with our project manager, estimator and sales team to design the best system for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of interval data to suggest engineering solutions to reduce energy consumption.
• Prepare approval, Issued for Construction (IFC) and as-built drawings.
• Conduct solar energy yield modelling, shading analysis and interval data assessments.
• Prepare grid connection applications and liaise with DNSPs.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs), work orders and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, suppliers, installers and project managers.
• Resolve complex technical and engineering challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers, allocate workloads and manage engineering team KPIs.
• Support project delivery, technical reviews and site inspections.
• Evaluate emerging solar technologies and engineering solutions.
• Research new products and solutions to keep up with our industry

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial solar PV design and engineering.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, SketchUp and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 5033, and AS/NZS 5139.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, electrical layouts and single-line diagrams (SLDs).
• Demonstrated experience with commercial solar grid connection applications and DNSP requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineering professionals.

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time