Electrical Engineer (Solar PV and BESS)

UNIfied Energy Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Energy Services in South Melbourne is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Solar PV & BESS to join our renewable energy team. In this full-time role you will design and deliver commercial and residential solar PV and battery storage projects, including system sizing, layout drawings, and grid connection considerations, collaborating with operations, project and sales teams.

You will work with AutoCAD and solar design software, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–4 years' Solar PV and/or BESS experience in Australia.
• SAA Grid Connected PV Design and/or Battery Storage Design accreditation preferred
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 5139
• Experience with solar PV and battery storage systems
• Experience with AutoCAD and solar design software
• Good understanding of DNSP grid connection requirements
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Exposure to diverse range of commercial and residential Solar PV and BESS projects
• Opportunities for career development and industry training

Responsibilities

• Design and review Solar PV and BESS systems, including SLDs, layouts and technical documentation
• Support DNSP and grid connection applications and requirements
• Provide technical input to project, installation and sales teams
• Support pre-sales technical enquiries, system sizing and solution selection
• Review inverter, battery, switchboard and electrical requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across design and project delivery
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, SAA requirements and network requirements

Skills

Solar PV design

BESS design

Grid connection concepts

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Solar design software

Job description

UNIfied Energy Services – South Melbourne VIC

Unified Energy Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Solar PV & BESS to join our growing renewable energy team in South Melbourne. In this full-time role, you will play a key part in the design and delivery of commercial and residential solar PV and battery energy storage projects. You will work across system design, grid connections, technical support and project delivery, working closely with our Operations, Project and Sales teams, installers, suppliers and network providers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and review Solar PV and BESS systems, including SLDs, layouts and technical documentation
• Support DNSP and grid connection applications and requirements
• Provide technical input to project, installation and sales teams
• Support pre-sales technical enquiries, system sizing and solution selection
• Review inverter, battery, switchboard and electrical requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across design and project delivery
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, SAA requirements and network requirements

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3–4 years' relevant Solar PV and/or BESS experience in Australia
• Current SAA Grid Connected PV Design and/or Battery Storage Design accreditation preferred
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 5139
• Experience designing Solar PV and battery storage systems
• Experience with AutoCAD and solar design software
• Good understanding of Australian DNSP grid connection requirements
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent career opportunities as we continue to grow in the renewable energy industry
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial and residential Solar PV and BESS projects
• Opportunities for career development and industry training
• A collaborative and growing team
• Competitive salary based on experience

About us

Unified Energy Services is a leading provider of solar and battery storage solutions in Australia. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction, we are helping customers transition to smarter and more sustainable energy solutions.

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