Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

Cummins; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary package

Income protection insurance

Private health insurance discounts

Annual remuneration review

Annual bonus program

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cummins in Sydney's Wetherill Park office leads a growing Power Generation team, providing technical leadership and application engineering support for critical infrastructure sectors. You will work with customers, consulting engineers, EPC contractors, and regional teams to deliver high-performance, cost-effective power solutions.

The role requires delivering engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation, reviewing designs for compliance with Australian Standards, and guiding

Qualifications

• Washington Accord recognised bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power generation or related.
• Experience delivering technical solutions for data centres, healthcare, mining, commercial buildings, utilities, manufacturing, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for diesel and gas generator systems.
• Prepare 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 and ensure high quality, safe solutions.

Skills

Power generation

Generator systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Field support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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)

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