Electrical Site Engineer (Australia & New Zealand)

INTEC Energy Solutions GmbH; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

International project exposure

Long-term career progression

Job summary

INTEC Energy Solutions GmbH seeks an Electrical Site Engineer for Australia & New Zealand on large-scale PV and BESS projects. You will supervise electrical construction, review drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a strong background in MV/LV systems, transformers, protection, and SCADA, with 5+ years in utility-scale projects and travel flexibility. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, substations, or power projects.
• Proven supervision experience on EPC electrical construction.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, transformers, protection, SCADA.
• Good understanding of international electrical codes and IEC standards.
• Fluent English; willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical construction activities on site per specs, quality and safety.
• Review drawings, specs, method statements and technical docs before execution.
• Monitor MV/LV system installations, transformers, switchgear, inverters and battery systems.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Reading electrical drawings

IEC standards knowledge

Fluent English

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Electrical Site Engineer (Australia & New Zealand)

Job Advertisement

NTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experiencedSite Engineer (Electrical) to join our team on a large-scale PV / BESS projects based in Australia & New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large electrical infrastructure, including the installation of switchgear, transformers, inverters, and cabling, ideally with experience in energy storage, substations, or large-scale electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical construction activities on site to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation before execution.
• Monitor installation works related to MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, inverters, battery systems, SCADA, communication systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Coordinate daily site activities with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives.
• Ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project schedules, and applicable international standards.
• Support inspection activities, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems.
• Prepare and review inspection requests (IRs), work inspection records, punch lists, and daily progress reports.
• Identify technical issues during construction and work closely with engineering teams to implement practical solutions.
• Monitor construction progress and report schedule deviations, risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Participate in quality inspections, FAT/SAT follow-up, and project handover activities.
• Support as-built documentation and final project close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum5 yearsof experience in utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, substations, or other power generation projects.
• Proven experience in electrical construction supervision for EPC projects.
• Good understanding of MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, protection systems, SCADA, and communication networks.
• Experience with electrical testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and international electrical codes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Fluent English is required.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites.

Preferred Experience

• Experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects (50 MW+).
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience working with international EPC contractors.
• Familiarity with Australian and/or New Zealand electrical standards and grid requirements.
• Experience working in multicultural project environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international Solar PV and BESS projects.
• A dynamic international working environment with multicultural project teams.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing global renewable energy company.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to innovative renewable energy technologies and international best practices.
• Long-term career progression within a global EPC organization.