Lead Engineer

Synergy; Perth; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous paid parental leave

Other leave options including parental

Volunteer leave

Résumé du poste

Synergy is seeking a Lead Future Energy Engineer to oversee 100MW+ Distributed Energy Resources in Perth. You’ll orchestrate DER integration, optimize performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of engineers within the Synergy Technology Business Division.

You will act as an SME for network connections, DER technologies, and digital controls while shaping internal engineering standards and contributing to industry evolution.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and professional domain knowledge.
• Experience leading engineers in power and energy projects preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills required.

Responsabilités

• Lead the DER Team and coordinate across engineering groups.
• Develop and implement control strategies for power systems, DER, wind, PV, and storage.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements for grid integration and compliance.

Connaissances

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

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We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description:

The Lead Future Energy Engineer is a newly created opportunity in our Central Park Office based in Perth.

You will be responsible for the know how in orchestrating 100MW+ of Distributed Energy Resources, your expertise and thoughtful leadership will be pivotal in optimizing performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving the integration of renewable energy and storage assets into the power grid while leading a Team of engineers and working together with the Synergy Technology Business Division Team.

Serving as a subject matter expert for network connection processes, DER Technologies and digital controls, you will play a key role in shaping the industry's future. Additionally, your responsibility extends to pioneering and setting the highest standards in internal engineering processes, contributing to the field's evolution at a transformative level.

Job responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence on technical solutions across the DER and renewable asset lifecycle to support decision making.
• Develop and implement control strategies for power systems, DER, wind, PV, and energy storage systems to optimize performance and ensure grid stability.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate systems performance, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with grid and market operators and cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate systems into the broader power grid, ensuring compliance with WEM rules, Technical rules, industry standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast and serve as an SME to influence change in rules and regulations related to systems network connection processes, contributing to internal Synergy standards and processes to remain compliant and up-to-date.
• Provide thoughtful leadership for the DER Team and opportunities for development of junior and Senior Engineers.

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field.
• Strong understanding of technical rules and regulations governing power system connections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information.
• Proven thoughtful leadership and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams and technical and regulatory outcomes for Synergy and its customers.
• 7+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer, Control Systems or Mechanical Engineer in the power and energy sector.

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here’s a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close Friday the 13th of November 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.