Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Hydro (FIFO)

John Holland; Einasleigh; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Salary sacrifice options

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Job summary

John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell is delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. We seek an Electrical Engineer to lead commissioning of HV/MV/LV systems, coordinate OEM/BoP activities, and ensure safety and grid compliance.

This FIFO position operates on a 2:1 roster with remote site requirements and a strong focus on delivering a world‑class energy storage facility. You will drive tests, documentation, and handover with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in power generation, preferably hydro or pumped storage.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including HV/MV/LV, protection schemes, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for all electrical systems.
• Review design packages to satisfy functional intent of KPSH.
• Manage OEM and BoP subcontractors for commissioning deliverables.
• Perform inspection, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV/LV equipment including energization plans.
• Coordinate loop checks and functional tests; work with multiple teams to meet schedules.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/MV/LV knowledge

Commissioning procedures

Energisation processes

Field teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

Job description

John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell is delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. We seek an Electrical Engineer to lead commissioning of HV/MV/LV systems, coordinate OEM/BoP activities, and ensure safety and grid compliance.

This FIFO position operates on a 2:1 roster with remote site requirements and a strong focus on delivering a world‑class energy storage facility. You will drive tests, documentation, and handover with multidisciplinary teams.