Senior Site Electrical Engineer – Renewable Solar + BESS (8-Month FTC)

Gentari; Maryvale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Shared vehicle

Job summary

Gentari is hiring a Site Electrical Engineer for an 8-month fixed-term contract at the Maryvale Solar Farm near Dubbo, NSW. You will supervise electrical activities, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with EPCs, owners engineers and commissioning teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 7+ years on-site experience in renewables, and strong coordination, safety and problem-solving skills. Full-time on-site with Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of site-based electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (PV, BESS, HV/MV/LV).
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, switchgear and interconnection.
• Demonstrated safety, quality and HSE awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction activities on site at Maryvale Solar Farm and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Review EPC contractor ITPs, inspection records, NCRs and witness points as required.
• Monitor performance, raise safety or quality issues and manage schedule risks.
• Coordinate integration of PV, BESS and grid interconnection.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems (inverters, transformers, switchboards, BESS).
• Review energization plans, switching, LOTO, PTW and access controls.
• Support grid connection activities with AEMO, contractors and grid team.
• Resolve technical issues and maintain project documentation.
• Assist with claims, audits, reports and stage gate approvals.
• Champion Gentari’s safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site-based experience

Renewable energy experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Australian driver’s licence

Education

Bachelors in EE

Job description

Gentari is hiring a Site Electrical Engineer for an 8-month fixed-term contract at the Maryvale Solar Farm near Dubbo, NSW. You will supervise electrical activities, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with EPCs, owners engineers and commissioning teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 7+ years on-site experience in renewables, and strong coordination, safety and problem-solving skills. Full-time on-site with Australian work rights.