Electrical Engineer - Large Scale Renewables

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Large Scale Renewables in Perth, joining our Energy team. You will contribute to wind, solar and BESS electrical design packages, delivering MV designs and coordinating across disciplines to ensure integrated, practical solutions.

Based in Perth, you will collaborate with civil and other engineers, applying engineering judgement to deliver robust renewable energy solutions while supporting growth and diverse project experiences.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualifications and experience delivering electrical designs for large scale renewable generation projects (wind and solar).
• 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.
• Background in consulting or with an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, supported by hands-on renewable generation project design experience.
• Exposure to battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their integration into renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Coordination

MV design

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

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.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

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