Senior Electrical Engineer, Distributed Energy & AI Design

Origin Energy

Sydney

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Origin benefits
Parental leave 21 weeks
Performance bonus
Origin EV subscription
Counselling services

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and technical assurance for distributed energy resource projects, including solar, batteries, and EV charging. You will develop concept and detailed designs, calculations, and connection documentation while balancing safety, compliance, and whole‑of‑life value.

You will collaborate with delivery partners and customers to drive optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in solar, batteries, EV charging or DER.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering; CPEng status or working towards it.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and network connections; HV and protection experience valued.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design and technical assurance across distributed energy resource projects.
  • Develop and review concept and detailed designs, specifications, calculations, single line diagrams and connection documentation.
  • Optimise safety, compliance, constructability, reliability and whole-of-life project value.
  • Provide senior technical advice across project delivery, business development, customers and delivery partners.

Skills

Electrical design
Stakeholder engagement
AI/data tools
Safety & compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree
CPEng status or in progress
RPEQ accreditation
SAA solar and battery design accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD
PVsyst
Helioscope
PowerCad

Job description

Origin Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and technical assurance for distributed energy resource projects, including solar, batteries, and EV charging. You will develop concept and detailed designs, calculations, and connection documentation while balancing safety, compliance, and whole‑of‑life value.

You will collaborate with delivery partners and customers to drive optimal outcomes.

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