Senior Project Engineer

Talesca; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talesca is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its project delivery team on a permanent basis. The role is site-based in Dubbo NSW, with DIDO or FIFO depending on location, and focuses on delivering utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) through construction and commissioning.

You will work within an experienced EPC delivery team, coordinating interfaces across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, with a clear pathway towards Project Management after the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering utility-scale projects within EPC environments.
• Strong coordination across engineering, procurement and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Review drawings, manage RFIs and design clarifications.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers and OEMs on project scopes.
• Monitor schedule, risks, and commercial aspects including progress claims.
• Support WHSEQ, quality docs, testing, commissioning and project close-out.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electromechanical

Project delivery

EPC experience

On-site coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

• Work across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Genuine opportunity to progress into Project Management

The Company

Our client is an established EPC contractor delivering utility-scale renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects across Australia.

With a growing pipeline of energy storage projects, they are looking to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to join their project delivery team on a permanent basis.

The Role

This is a hands‑on project delivery role supporting a utility‑scale BESS project through construction and commissioning. The position will be site based in Dubbo NSW, operating on either a DIDO or FIFO arrangement depending on your location.

Working as part of an experienced EPC delivery team, you will gain broad exposure across the project lifecycle and take ownership of key interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Following completion of the Dubbo project, you will transition onto the company's next major project, providing long‑term continuity and a clear pathway towards Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities across utility‑scale BESS projects
• Review drawings and specifications, and manage RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers and OEMs across allocated project scopes
• Monitor programme, risks and commercial matters, including forecasting, progress claims and variations
• Support WHSEQ, quality documentation, testing, commissioning and project close‑out activities

About You

• Strong electrical, electromechanical or related project‑delivery experience
• Experience working for an EPC, head contractor or electrical contractor
• Utility‑scale BESS experience is highly regarded, although relevant solar PV or substation experience will be considered
• Strong commercial, programme and technical coordination capability
• A hands‑on approach with strong communication skills and a genuine willingness to work on site
• A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Long‑term opportunity across a strong pipeline of BESS and renewable projects
• Exposure to the complete EPC project lifecycle
• Genuine pathway towards Project Management
• Flexible project and travel arrangements depending on your location
• Competitive salary and project package based on experience