Senior Electrical Engineer

X-ELIO; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Hybrid work model

Remote weeks

Job summary

X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned global leader in renewable energy, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Australia. You will develop and optimize electrical concepts for Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid projects, drive design definitions, and support grid connection design during development to de-risk and maximize project value.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants, review PVsyst simulations, and contribute to CAPEX estimates and investment approvals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering in renewable energy.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, or hybrid projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems, substations and grid connection infrastructure.
• Hands-on PVsyst experience and review of technical studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electrical concepts, layouts and architectures for Solar PV, BESS and hybrids.
• Define preliminary electrical designs including MV collection systems, substations, transformers and inverters, and SLDs.
• Evaluate and compare technical solutions based on performance, cost, constructability and risk.
• Support technology selection and OEM evaluation (inverters, transformers, BESS).
• Perform energy yield assessments, PVsyst simulations and plant optimization studies.
• Support grid connection design activities with substations, cable routing and interfaces.
• Provide technical inputs for CAPEX estimates, financial models and approvals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/MV systems

PVsyst

Grid connection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Job description

Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world?

We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector; with over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar/BESS) built, we currently operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity, and we are looking for you!

Reporting to: Country Manager

Based in: Australia

Open opportunity: Senior Electrical Engineer

The selected professional will provide electrical engineering expertise to support the development of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia. This role will drive the optimization, technical definition, and de-risking of electrical solutions during the development phase, ensuring projects are technically robust and commercially viable before reaching Final Investment Decision (FID).

What will you do?

• Develop and optimize electrical concepts, layouts, and architectures for Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Define preliminary electrical designs, including MV collection systems, substations, transformer and inverter configurations, and single-line diagrams (SLDs).
• Evaluate and compare technical solutions based on performance, cost, constructability, and project risk.
• Support technology selection and OEM evaluation (inverters, transformers, BESS solutions).
• Perform and review energy yield assessments, PVsyst simulations, and plant optimization studies to maximize project performance.
• Support grid connection design activities by assessing substations, cable routing, connection infrastructure, and electrical interfaces with the grid.
• Technical due diligence, manage engineering consultants, identify technical risks and mitigation measures.
• Provide technical inputs for CAPEX estimates, financial models, and investment approvals.

What do we need?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering roles within renewable energy sector.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, and/or hybrid power projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems, renewable energy plant design, substations, and grid connection infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with PVsyst and the review of technical studies and engineering deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.

What do we offer?

• Career development in a leading international environment.
• Yearly bonus based on objectives.
• Hybrid Remote work model and additional remote weeks.

Join a team of passionate and talented individuals making a positive impact in the world!

At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications

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