Renewables Electrical Project Engineer — 2:1 Roster

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 site roster

Major WA renewable project

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support a major HV and solar project in Western Australia. You will contribute to construction, testing, commissioning, energisation and handover across utility-scale solar and HV infrastructure.

The role requires around 5+ years' electrical engineering experience on large projects, with strong HV/substation knowledge and a hands-on, site-delivery mindset. AWA site environment and 2:1 roster apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately 5+ years' electrical engineering experience in construction, mining, power, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage power systems and substations.
• Experience delivering electrical packages through construction and commissioning.
• Exposure to solar, BESS, transmission or renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence; CPEng is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support across construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Review electrical drawings, design packages, vendor documentation and submissions.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and field issues.
• Monitor construction activities against scope, schedule and quality.
• Provide technical support across HV substations, transformers, switchgear and protection.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning teams, contractors and OEMs.
• Support FATs, SATs, pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Review ITPs, commissioning procedures, test records and as-built docs.
• Assist with defect, punch-list and technical close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, safety requirements and project standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Substations

Construction & Commissioning

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support a major HV and solar project in Western Australia. You will contribute to construction, testing, commissioning, energisation and handover across utility-scale solar and HV infrastructure.

The role requires around 5+ years' electrical engineering experience on large projects, with strong HV/substation knowledge and a hands-on, site-delivery mindset. AWA site environment and 2:1 roster apply.