Senior Electrical Engineer

Aurecon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Sydney is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Renewables to join our Energy and Power Generation team. You will support the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to bring ideas to life.

You will apply practical delivery thinking, ensure safety and quality, coordinate with offshore and distributed teams, and contribute to flagship

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in electrical design for utility-scale solar, wind and/or BESS.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, BESS electrical systems and interfaces.
• Experience delivering on utility-scale projects from concept to delivery.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects across the full lifecycle.
• Prepare and review diagrams, equipment specs, calculations and design packages.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, HV/substations, grid connection teams and clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Utility-scale solar

Wind energy

Battery energy storage

Grid connection

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 youenergisedby the renewableenergytransitionacross Australia,deliveringutility-scale solar, wind and BESSprojects 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 Energyand Power Generationteam 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’llwork across the full project lifecycle; concept, feasibility,designand 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 asrequiredto achieve high-quality outcomes for our clients.There will also be an opportunity tocontribute to projects in theDefencesector, where security requirements apply. Critically, you will also get access to a network of engineers that have worked onmany of Australia’s flagshiprenewableenergyand storageprojects.

Here are the key things you will need to ‘bring ideas tolife’:

• 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 inverterconfigurationsand inverter stations
• MV reticulation, switchgear, transformers,earthingand lightning protection
• BESS architecture (PCS, battery racks/containers, HV/MV integration, auxiliaries)
• protection,controland metering interfaces, including integration with substations and grid connection requirements
• Experience producing high-quality deliverables: single line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, designpackagesand review documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in integrated teams across the business and coordinate with offshore/distributed delivery teams whilemaintainingquality andprogrammealignment.
• Strong communicationskills and confidenceengagingwith clients, OEMs, contractors,NSPsand internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety, constructability, and delivering to scope,budgetand schedule.
• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering (working towardChartered status will behighly 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.

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.