Product Engineer

Clean Energy Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions (annual +关)

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Salary sacrificing opportunities

Job summary

The Clean Energy Council is seeking a Product Engineer to assess applications from product manufacturers for compliance and to provide technical input into disputes relating to the program.

You will contribute to the development of Australian small-scale renewable energy product standards and work in a full-time, 12-month temporary position based in Melbourne, with a salary of $95K-$105K plus super depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience as an electrical engineer or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Australian and international electrical standards and PV/renewable energy products.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications from product manufacturers for compliance.
• Provide technical input into disputes relating to the program.
• Contribute to development of Australian small-scale renewable energy product standards.

Skills

Electrical standards knowledge

Certification testing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About The Role

As a Product Engineer, you will primarily focus on assessing applications from product manufacturers for compliance, provide technical input into disputes relating to the program, and contribute to the development of Australian small-scale renewable energy product standards.

About The Role

As a Product Engineer, you will primarily focus on assessing applications from product manufacturers for compliance, provide technical input into disputes relating to the program, and contribute to the development of Australian small-scale renewable energy product standards. This is a full-time, 12-month temporary position working 76 hours per fortnight (1 FTE). Salary for this role is $95K - $105K plus super, based on experience.

About You

We're looking for someone who is tertiary qualified and has over two (2) years’ experience as an electrical engineer. Additionally, you will:

• Awareness of Australian and international Electrical and small-scale renewable energy product standards, and of the testing process for certification.
• Understanding of relevant legislative and statutory provisions, standards and frameworks relating to the PV sector and electricity supply sector is highly regarded.
• Awareness of Australian and international Electrical and small-scale renewable energy products standards, and of the testing process for certification.
• Understanding of relevant legislative and statutory provisions, standards and frameworks relating to the PV sector and electricity supply sector will be highly regarded.
• Strong computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems, such as Salesforce.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with product certification and compliance assessment processes.
• Strong computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Strong analytical and research skills, attention to detail, organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet key deadlines.

About Us

The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner. We thrive under our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence and bring passion in the way we work every day.

Why join CEC?

As An Industry Leader, You’ll Join The Movement And Contribute To a Better Future. In Return, CEC Will Support You By

• Centrally located in Melbourne CBD, close to public transport
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions including paid annual closure during the Christmas / New Year period, paid parental leave and purchase leave arrangements, just to name a few
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Amazing salary sacrificing opportunities plus much more!

Interested?

Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026. Please note that applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage people from various backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.