Project Engineer – Electrical

Jobtailor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design, analysis and implementation of electrical systems for renewable energy projects in Australia. You will lead HV/MV design, protection, grid connection assessments and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions. The role requires strong DIgSILENT PowerFactory and AutoCAD skills, plus a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Engineering are advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, wind energy or utility-scale power generation projects.
• Strong experience in HV and MV electrical system design, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable networks.
• Knowledge of load flow, short circuit, harmonic analysis, grid compliance assessments and grid connection processes, including Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of Australian electrical standards, grid codes and renewable energy grid integration requirements.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, from design and implementation to operation and maintenance of renewable energy power plants.
• Design and select primary electrical plant, including HV switchgear, transformers and HV cables.
• Design and select secondary systems, including CTs, VTs, protection devices, STATCOMs and tariff metering.
• Undertake protection, load flow and fault studies using power systems analysis software.
• Prepare Scopes of Work, tender documentation packages, equipment specifications, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets.
• Develop, review, optimise, mark up and modify electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, power losses and grid compliance studies.
• Compile design calculations for earthing, protection systems and cable sizing.
• Support clients and project teams during sales, installation and commissioning phases.
• Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

5+ years experience

HV/MV design

Grid studies

Power system analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate Power Systems

Postgraduate Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, from design and implementation to operation and maintenance of renewable energy power plants
• Design and select primary electrical plant, including HV switchgear, transformers and HV cables
• Design and select secondary systems, including CTs, VTs, protection devices, STATCOMs and tariff metering
• Undertake protection, load flow and fault studies using power systems analysis software
• Prepare Scopes of Work, tender documentation packages, equipment specifications, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets
• Develop, review, optimise, mark up and modify electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, power losses and grid compliance studies
• Compile design calculations for earthing, protection systems and cable sizing
• Support clients and project teams during sales, installation and commissioning phases
• Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Postgraduate qualifications in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Engineering are advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, wind energy or utility-scale power generation projects
• Strong experience in HV and MV electrical system design, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable networks
• Knowledge of load flow, short circuit, harmonic analysis, grid compliance assessments and grid connection processes, including Generator Performance Standards (GPS)
• Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Australian electrical standards, grid codes and renewable energy grid integration requirements
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder management skills with customers, consultants, network providers and internal teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on HV and MV system design, compliance with Australian electrical standards, and effective stakeholder management. Proficient in using power systems analysis software and CAD tools to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering
• 5+ Years Experience In Renewable Energy Projects
• HV And MV Electrical System Design
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory Proficiency
• Knowledge Of Australian Electrical Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical System Design
• Load Flow Analysis
• Protection System Design
• Cable Sizing Calculations
• Grid Compliance Studies
• Single-Line Diagram Development
• Value Engineering Principles
• Fault Studies
• Transformer Selection
• Switchgear Design

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Commitment To Safety

Certifications & Qualifications

• Postgraduate Qualifications In Power Systems
• Postgraduate Qualifications In Renewable Energy Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Wind Energy
• Utility-Scale Power Generation
• Grid Connection Processes
• Generator Performance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite