Senior Electrical Engineer

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Renewables in Sydney to support the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects. You will work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with civil, structural, HV/substations, transmission, protection and control teams to achieve high-quality outcomes for clients.

You will contribute to design packages, calculations and reports, coordinate with distributed delivery teams, and engage with clients and OEMs to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for utility-scale solar, wind and/or BESS.
• Strong knowledge of inverter-based generation and grid-forming / grid-following considerations, DC collection systems, string/central inverters, MV reticulation, switchgear, transformers, earthing and lightning protection.
• Experience producing high-quality deliverables: single line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, design packages and review documentation.
• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering; Chartered status is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of utility-scale renewable projects (solar, wind, BESS).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with distributed delivery teams to ensure quality and programme alignment.
• Contribute to design packages, calculations, and technical reports; ensure alignment with grid connection and project requirements.
• Engage with clients, OEMs, contractors, NSPs and internal stakeholders to deliver defined scopes.

Skills

Solar/Wind/BESS design

SLDs & reports

Client & Stakeholder comms

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Are you energised by the renewable energy transition across Australia, delivering utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects that enable future sustainability of Australia’s energy network as well as to support decarbonisation across Australia.

What will you do?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer, Renewables who has had experience across either Solar, Wind & BESS to join our Energy and Power Generation team in Sydney. In this role, you will support the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects, including major developments in the tens to thousands of megawatts. You'll work across the full project lifecycle; concept, feasibility, design and construction support, bringing strong technical capability and a practical delivery mindset. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the business (civil, structural, HV/substations, transmission, protection and control, grid connection, advisory and PM) and coordinate with distributed delivery teams as required to achieve high-quality outcomes for our clients. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to projects in the Defence sector, where security requirements apply. Critically, you will also get access to a network of engineers that have worked on many of Australia’s flagship renewable energy and storage projects.

Here are the key things you will need to 'bring ideas to life':

• Demonstrated experience in electrical design for utility-scale solar, wind and/or BESS, with proven delivery on utility-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, BESS electrical systems and interfaces, such as (as relevant to your experience): inverter-based generation and grid-forming / grid-following considerations DC collection systems, string/central inverter configurations and inverter stations MV reticulation, switchgear, transformers, earthing and lightning protection BESS architecture (PCS, battery racks/containers, HV/MV integration, auxiliaries) protection, control and metering interfaces, including integration with substations and grid connection requirements
• Experience producing high-quality deliverables: single line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, design packages and review documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in integrated teams across the business and coordinate with offshore/distributed delivery teams while maintaining quality and programme alignment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients, OEMs, contractors, NSPs and internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety, constructability, and delivering to scope, budget and schedule.
• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering (working toward Chartered status will be highly regarded).

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure? If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you.

We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.