Electrical Engineer – Large Scale Renewables

Aurecon Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Best Place to Work 2026 recognition

Job summary

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Large Scale Renewables to contribute to electrical design packages across wind, solar and BESS. You will deliver MV designs including underground cables and sizing, and work with civil and other disciplines to ensure integrated, coordinated solutions.

The role emphasizes practical engineering judgement, collaboration across teams, and delivering designs that support sustainable energy projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical designs for large scale renewables (wind/solar).
• MV design experience including underground cables and sizing.
• Collaborate with civil engineers and other disciplines to deliver coordinated outcomes.
• Experience with BESS integration into renewable projects.
• Consulting or EPC contractor background supported by hands-on renewable project design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electrical design packages for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Deliver medium voltage (MV) designs, including underground cable design and sizing.
• Coordinate electrical designs with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Deliver integrated electrical designs across wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Apply practical engineering judgement to deliver coordinated electrical solutions.

Skills

Renewable design

MV design

Cable sizing

Underground cables

BESS integration

Cross-disciplinary

Team coordination

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

## Electrical Engineer – Large Scale RenewablesApply: Hybrid: Perth: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 28, 2026 (30 days left to apply): R33736## **Electrical Engineer – Large Scale Renewables** At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. ## **What you’ll do**As an Electrical Engineer – Large Scale Renewables in our Energy team based in Perth , you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.Amongst other engineering tasks you will focus on* Contribute to electrical design packages for wind, solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, taking responsibility for assigned design tasks.* Deliver medium voltage (MV) electrical designs, including underground cable design and cable sizing and optimisation for renewable generation and BESS projects.* Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate electrical designs and resolve technical interfaces.* Collaborate with our multidisciplinary design teams to delivery electrical designs as integrated designs for energy clients.* Apply practical engineering judgement to deliver coordinated electrical solutions across wind, solar and BESS projects. ## **What you’ll bring*** Relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience delivering electrical designs for large scale renewable generation projects (such as wind and solar farms).* Practical medium voltage design experience, including underground cable design, cable sizing and contributing to electrical design packages.* Experience collaborating with civil engineers and other disciplines to deliver coordinated project outcomes.* Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across project teams and delivery locations.* Exposure to battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their integration into renewable energy projects.* A background in consulting or with an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, supported by hands-on renewable generation project design experience. ## **How we support your growth**We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact. ## **Who we are**We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. ## **Ready for your next adventure?**If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.