Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

Cummins Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive salary

Income protection

Onsite parking

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus program

Onsite training

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Wetherill Park, NSW, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead technical solutions for diesel and gas generator systems across data centres, healthcare, and industrial projects.

You will develop specifications, review designs, and provide on-site support during installation and commissioning. Collaborate with sales, service, project management, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes while mentoring junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electrical-related field (Washington Accord).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in power generation or critical power.
• Experience with generator systems across multiple sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for diesel and gas generator systems.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, single line diagrams, and equipment schedules.
• Review designs for Australian Standards compliance and Cummins guidelines.
• Provide on-site expertise during installation and commissioning.
• Lead design reviews, FAT, site installation, and project close-out.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Power generation

Electrical infrastructure

Generator systems

Switchgear & control systems

Project delivery

Engineering documentation

Education

Washington Accord Bachelor’s degree (Electrical/Electrical-related)

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

This role is based at our Wetherill Park, NSW office, where you will join our expanding Power Generation team providing technical leadership and application engineering support for projects across Data Centres, Energy Management, Healthcare, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Facilities, Utilities, Mining, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Working closely with customers, consulting engineers, EPC contractors, project managers, and Cummins teams across the Asia Pacific region, you will develop reliable, high-performance, and cost-effective power generation solutions that meet both technical and commercial requirements.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Develop technical solutions for diesel and gas generator systems, power generation packages, and integrated power solutions.
• Engage directly with customers, consulting engineers, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to understand technical and commercial requirements.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, single line diagrams, system architecture, equipment schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate customer specifications and provide technical compliance, deviations, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support tender submissions by preparing technical proposals and ensuring solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-site expertise during installation and commissioning of equipment, ensuring we provide a high quality and safe solution for our customers.
• Review electrical and mechanical system designs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, customer specifications, and Cummins engineering guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution including design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site installation, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Service, Project Management, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project delivery, and customer outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Washington Accord recognised bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, critical power, or industrial power systems.
• Experience delivering technical solutions for industries such as Data Centres, Healthcare, Mining, Commercial Buildings, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and relevant electrical codes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience with commissioning or field support of generator systems or other electrical power, or large industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of generator systems, synchronisation, switchgear, control systems, ATS, paralleling systems, and power distribution.

Desirable traits for the role include:

• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, Building Management Systems (BMS), or Power Management Systems.
• Experience with Cummins, CAT, MTU, Kohler, or other power generation equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible Lifestyle - Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
• Competitive salary package
• Further training provided on site.
• Income Protection continuance insurance
• Discounts with select private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles.
• Annual remuneration review
• Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program
• A range of personal and professional benefits
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program available to employees
• Paid Parental leave (Conditions apply)

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No