Electrical Design Engineer: Renewable Energy Projects

Strategic Project Delivery; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Project Delivery Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the in-house design team for renewable energy projects in Queensland. You will contribute to end-to-end design delivery across Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), from concept through to construction and commissioning.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and designers to produce detailed electrical drawings, high and low voltage designs, and control system

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications recognised in Australia (CPENG / RPEQ – desirable but not mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical design/drafting (renewable energy, substation, or HV/LV experience highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of electrical design documentation including schematics, GAs, and layout plans

Responsibilities

• Assist draftspersons to prepare detailed electrical design drawings, including single-line diagrams and schematics for Solar, Wind, and BESS projects
• Develop HV, LV, and Control System designs across renewable projects
• Collaborate with structural and civil engineers to review switchrooms, substations, and balance-of-plant systems
• Contribute to design standards and review processes for accuracy and consistency
• Assist with as-built documentation and design coordination during construction

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

Schematic diagrams

HV/LV design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

CPENG / RPEQ (Desirable)

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer: Renewable Energy Projects

Electrical Design Engineer: Renewable Energy Projects

Location: Hamilton (Brisbane), QLD
Company:Strategic Project Delivery Pty Ltd
Employment Type:Full-time

About Us

Strategic Project Delivery (SPD) is a South-East Queensland-basedproject delivery business specialising in renewable energy, water, and infrastructure projectsacross Australia and New Zealand.

Fully ISO-accredited in Quality, Safety, and Environment, we deliver integrated Design, Engineering, and Project Managementservices — helping our clients reduce risk, save time and cost, and deliver technically sound projects.

Our experience spans Solar Farms, Wind Farms, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)for leading developers, utilities, and Tier 1 & 2 contractors.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineerto join our growing in-house design team as we continue to self-perform design deliveryacross our renewable energy projects.

This role offers an opportunity to work directly alongside our engineers, project managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end design packagesfor major Solar, Wind, and BESS projects — from concept through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Assist draftspersons to prepare detailed electrical design drawings, including single-line diagrams, general arrangements, schematics, and termination diagrams for Solar, Wind, and BESS projects.

Support the development of High Voltage, Low Voltage, and Control Systemdesigns across a variety of renewable projects.

Collaborate with structural and civil engineers to produce and review design packages for switchrooms, substations, and balance-of-plant systems.

Contribute to design standards, and review processesto ensure accuracy and consistency across all SPD projects.

Assist with as-built documentationand design coordination during construction.

What We’re Looking For

Degree qualifications recognised in Australia (CPENG / RPEQ – Desirable but not mandatory)

Minimum 5 years’ experiencein an electrical design/drafting role (renewable energy, substation, or HV/LV experience highly regarded).

Strong understanding of electrical design documentation, including schematics, GAs, and layout plans.

High attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary project team.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage priorities within project deadlines.

Why Join SPD

Be part of a specialist renewable energy delivery teamleading projects across Australia and New Zealand.

Work within a supportive and growing businesswhere your input shapes our design standards and capability development.

Gain exposure to large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, including Solar, Wind, and BESSprojects.

Access ongoing training, mentoring, and professional developmentfrom senior engineers and project managers.

Enjoy a culture that values integrity, technical excellence, and collaboration.