Project Engineer Electrical

Nordex Oceania; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Oceania is seeking a senior electrical engineer to design and optimise HV/MV electrical systems, substations and grid connections for wind and renewable projects across Australia and New Zealand.

You will lead design across project phases, perform power system studies, and develop documentation, drawings and specifications, collaborating with sales, project and grid specialists while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in renewable energy or utility-scale projects.
• Proficiency in DIgSILENT, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, from design to operation.
• Design primary electrical plant (HV switchgear, transformers, HV cables) and secondary systems (CTs, VTs, protection, metering).
• Undertake protection studies, load flow and fault studies using power systems software.
• Prepare documentation: scopes of work, tender packages, equipment specs, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets.
• Develop and modify electrical drawings: single line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, losses and grid studies.
• Compile design calculations for earthing, protection systems and cable sizing.
• Support clients and project teams during sales, installation and commissioning with technical solutions.
• Apply value engineering to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

HV/MV design

Substations design

Protection systems

Grid integration

Project collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate in Power Systems or Renewable Energy (advantageous)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

As part of the Nordex Global Balance of Plant (BoP) team, you will play a key role in the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with Sales, Project and Grid specialists, you will be responsible for designing and optimising HV and MV electrical systems, substations, grid connections and compliance solutions for wind and renewable energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while working on technically challenging projects within a global renewable energy leader.

Your Tasks

• 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 and design and selection of secondary systems including CTs, VTs, protection devices, STATCOMs and tariff metering.
• Undertake protection studies, load flow and fault studies using appropriate power systems analysis software.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including Scopes of Work, tender documentation packages, equipment specifications, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets.
• Develop, review, optimize, mark-up and modify electrical drawings such as single line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, power losses and grid compliance studies.
• Compile relevant design documentation including design calculations or earthing and protection systems and cable sizing.
• Support clients and project teams during sales, installation, and commissioning phases with technical expertise and practical solutions.
• Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.

Your Profile

• 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.
• Sound knowledge of power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, harmonic analysis, grid compliance assessments and grid connection processes, including Generator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good understanding of Australian electrical standards, grid codes and renewable energy grid integration requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive and self-motivated team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, consultants, network providers and internal teams.

Your Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.