Electrical Site Engineer

Gentari; Maryvale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Shared vehicle

Job summary

Gentari is hiring a Site Electrical Engineer for an 8-month fixed-term contract at the Maryvale Solar Farm near Dubbo, NSW. You will supervise electrical activities, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with EPCs, owners engineers and commissioning teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 7+ years on-site experience in renewables, and strong coordination, safety and problem-solving skills. Full-time on-site with Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of site-based electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (PV, BESS, HV/MV/LV).
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, switchgear and interconnection.
• Demonstrated safety, quality and HSE awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction activities on site at Maryvale Solar Farm and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Review EPC contractor ITPs, inspection records, NCRs and witness points as required.
• Monitor performance, raise safety or quality issues and manage schedule risks.
• Coordinate integration of PV, BESS and grid interconnection.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems (inverters, transformers, switchboards, BESS).
• Review energization plans, switching, LOTO, PTW and access controls.
• Support grid connection activities with AEMO, contractors and grid team.
• Resolve technical issues and maintain project documentation.
• Assist with claims, audits, reports and stage gate approvals.
• Champion Gentari’s safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site-based experience

Renewable energy experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Australian driver’s licence

Education

Bachelors in EE

Job description

Location: Maryvale Solar Farm, Dubbo, NSW

Employment Type: Full‑Time, 8 Month Fixed Term Contract

We’re Hiring! Join Gentari – Site Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

About Gentari

Gentari is a global clean energy solutions provider focused on Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility. In Australia, Gentari develops, constructs, manages and maintains renewable energy assets including large-scale solar farms and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Electrical Engineer to join our project delivery team at the Maryvale Solar Farm near Dubbo on an 8 month fixed term contract. This is a key role where you will supervise and manage all electrical engineering activities on site throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project. This role ensures compliance with design specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines, while coordinating with contractors, design engineers, Owner’s Engineers, and the contractor commissioning team to achieve a successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction activities and ensure all electrical works comply with local electrical codes, regulations, and international standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, AS).
• Review and verify EPC contractor ITPs, inspection records, test packs, NCRs, RFIs, and quality dossiers and witness owners witness point as required under EPC contract.
• Monitor EPC contractor and subcontractor electrical construction performance and elevate non-compliance quality issues, safety concerns and schedule risks through the appropriate channels.
• Oversee the integration of electrical systems, including PV Arrays, BESS, and grid interconnection, ensuring proper execution.
• Coordinate and support the testing and commissioning of electrical systems (inverters, transformers, switchboards, BESS, protection systems etc).
• Review and monitor energization plans, switching programs, isolation/LOTO arrangements, PTW requirements and electrical access control.
• Support commissioning, energization and grid connection activities, including coordination with AEMO, EPC contractor, NSP and owners grid team and engineers as applicable.
• Resolve technical issues and defects and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support claims assessments, audits, reporting and project stage gate approvals.
• Champion Gentari’s safety, environmental and quality standards

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years' site-based electrical engineering experience
• At least 3 years' experience on utility scale renewable energy, power generation, or HV /MV transmission / distribution projects
• Strong knowledge of transformers, switchgear, HV/MV/LV systems, protection systems, BESS, PV and grid interconnection.
• Experience with electrical-civil interfaces such as earthing, trenching, conduits, bunding.
• Sound understanding of HSE practices and practices and quality management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Very organised with a keen eye for detail and strong ability to prioritise and multitask. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Full-time site-based availability and Australian work rights required.

Why Join Gentari?

• Contribute to Australia’s clean energy transition.
• Work on a flagship solar and battery storage project.
• Shared accommodation and shared vehicle provided.
• Global expertise with a strong local presence.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.