Senior Energy Engineer/Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave up to 4 weeks

Learning and development

Mentoring for development

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health support

Service recognition

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer/Consultant in Perth to deliver renewable energy and power systems projects across Australia. The role involves leading electrical design for solar, wind and BESS, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring grid compliance with DNSPs and regulators.

You bring a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power), 6+ years in renewables, MV/HV design experience, and strong stakeholder engagement to shape Australia’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Engineering major.
• 6+ years delivering renewable energy and power systems projects.
• Experience in HV/LV design and protection coordination.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000, 2067, 4777, 5033).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of solar PV, wind and BESS projects.
• Develop HV/LV system designs, protection schemes, switchgear specs.
• Produce single-line diagrams, schematics and layouts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams from concept to commissioning.
• Engage DNSPs/regulators for grid compliance and approvals.
• Prepare technical and commercial reports for clients.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Grid knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering (Power)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

CDEGS

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Senior Energy Engineer/Consultant - ( 260000BI )

Description

About the Opportunity

Our Perth team is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer/Consultant to join us on a permanent basis and play a key role in delivering innovative energy and renewable projects across Australia.

Reporting to the Energy Team Leader, you will be part of a nationally connected Energy team working on landmark Energy Transition projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about shaping a more sustainable future through the delivery of commercial and utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage and emerging energy technologies.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced professional with at least six years of experience across renewable energy, building energy systems, and energy market-related projects who is looking to take ownership of project delivery while contributing to the growth of our expanding energy offering.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the electrical design of renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Develop detailed designs for high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, including protection schemes, switchgear and transformer specifications.

• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, schematics and layout drawings.

• Undertake system modelling, load flow studies, fault level analysis and protection coordination studies.

• Perform detailed modelling and assessment of solar PV, battery storage and microgrid systems.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to commissioning.

• Liaise with DNSPs, regulators and key stakeholders to achieve grid compliance and project approvals.

• Prepare and present technical and commercial reports to clients and stakeholders.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.

• Build strong client relationships and present engineering solutions with confidence and professionalism.

About You

You are a technically strong and commercially minded energy professional with proven experience delivering renewable energy and power systems projects. You enjoy working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to Australia's energy transition.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a major in Power Engineering.

• Demonstrated experience delivering renewable energy projects, including solar PV, BESS, microgrids or distributed energy resources (DER).

• Experience in substation design and medium-voltage (MV) modelling.

• Proficiency with industry software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CDEGS, Excel and MS Project.

• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000, 2067, 4777 and 5033.

• Experience navigating DNSP requirements, technical rules and grid connection processes for inverter-based energy systems.

• An understanding of power system studies, including system strength, inertia and stability assessments.

• Excellent consulting, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence, risk management and project outcomes.

• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• The ability to mentor others, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

What we offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3012 Buildings-AU Western Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 2, 2026, 10:07:29 PM

Req ID : 260000BI

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans