Electrical Project Engineer – BESS, Newcastle

SCEE Electrical; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Market leading remuneration

Salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

SCEE Electrical is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System project in Newcastle, NSW. You will lead delivery, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure technical outcomes align with safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will provide engineering support throughout construction and commissioning, review documentation, solve complex issues and maintain robust reporting on progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in large-scale industrial or energy projects (construction, commissioning, design).
• Experience reviewing inspection/test sheets and work packs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, earthing diagrams and cable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project management, contractors and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Review, create, issue and follow up RFIs and FCDs.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety and quality.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Australian electrical codes and standards.
• Provide weekly project reports and progress updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

RFI review

FCD handling

Technical reporting

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SCEE Electrical is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System project in Newcastle, NSW. You will lead delivery, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure technical outcomes align with safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will provide engineering support throughout construction and commissioning, review documentation, solve complex issues and maintain robust reporting on progress.