Electrical Project Engineer - HV/MV Substations for Renewables

Nordex Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV/MV electrical design for utility-scale wind and renewable projects in Australia and New Zealand. You will work with Sales, Project and Grid specialists to optimise substations, grid connections and protection schemes.

The role requires strong power systems knowledge, proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and AutoCAD, and a track record of delivering compliant, cost-effective designs across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with relevant power systems focus.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering for renewable energy or utility-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV design and grid connection processes.
• Experience with power system studies (load flow, short circuit, harmonics).
• Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases for wind/renewables.
• Design HV/MV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear and cables.
• Perform protection studies, load flow and fault analyses.
• Prepare design calculations, specs, data sheets, and wiring diagrams.
• Support sales and project teams with technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical design

Power system studies

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

MS Office

Grid codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Power Systems specialization

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Job description

Nordex Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV/MV electrical design for utility-scale wind and renewable projects in Australia and New Zealand. You will work with Sales, Project and Grid specialists to optimise substations, grid connections and protection schemes.

The role requires strong power systems knowledge, proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and AutoCAD, and a track record of delivering compliant, cost-effective designs across all project phases.