Site Electrical Engineer — Solar & BESS Commissioning Lead

Bluefin Company Limited; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Company Limited is recruiting an experienced Site Electrical Engineer for a major utility-scale Solar + BESS project in regional NSW. The role focuses on owner-side electrical leadership during commissioning and energisation, overseeing the EPC contractor and ensuring a smooth transition from construction to handover.

The candidate will have 7+ years as an electrical engineer, with direct utility-scale solar and BESS experience, strong QA/QC and safety expertise, and a valid Australian

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with strong site delivery.
• Minimum 3 years in direct utility-scale renewable energy, preferably solar + BESS.
• Direct utility-scale solar farm experience is essential.
• BESS experience highly regarded.
• Experience overseeing EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, protection, cabling, PV, grid interconnection.
• Experience reviewing ITPs, test packs, NCRs, RFIs and quality documentation.
• Understanding of LOTO, switching, isolation, and permit-to-work processes.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and full-time on-site work Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the EPC contractor’s electrical construction and commissioning.
• Ensure works comply with Australian standards and project specifications.
• Review electrical ITPs, inspection records, test packs, NCRs and QA documentation.
• Conduct site inspections across PV, BESS, transformers, switchgear and cabling.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Witness functional, performance and commissioning tests as required.
• Support electrical system integration across PV, BESS and grid connection.
• Review energisation plans, switching programs and permit-to-work requirements.
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.
• Liaise with EPC contractor, Project Manager, Owner’s Engineer and grid/NSP/AEMO teams.
• Monitor equipment handling, staging and documentation for handover.
• Support progress reporting, audits, meetings and stage-gate approvals.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental requirements are maintained.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site delivery

Renewable energy

Solar experience

BESS experience

HV/MV/LV systems

Transformers

Protection systems

Grid interconnection

QA/QC on-site

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Bluefin Company Limited is recruiting an experienced Site Electrical Engineer for a major utility-scale Solar + BESS project in regional NSW. The role focuses on owner-side electrical leadership during commissioning and energisation, overseeing the EPC contractor and ensuring a smooth transition from construction to handover.

The candidate will have 7+ years as an electrical engineer, with direct utility-scale solar and BESS experience, strong QA/QC and safety expertise, and a valid Australian