Solar Commissioning Lead - Grid Connection (Site-based)

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty seeks a senior engineer to lead solar commissioning on a major NSW project. You will coordinate engineers, HV operators, technicians and equipment suppliers on a 14:7 roster, with on-site accommodation arrangements where applicable.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree or substantial electrical management experience, plus MV/HV, inverter and SCADA knowledge, and grid-connection familiarity.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer degree or electrical trades background with management experience.
• Lead commissioning experience on utility-scale solar/wind/BESS, >200 MW preferred.
• Knowledge of MV/HV systems, inverters, trackers, and SCADA.
• Familiar with National Electricity Rules, AEMO registration and grid connection.
• Construction White Card; HV switching credentials valued.
• Strong communication and practical judgement under pressure.
• Eligible to work in Sydney, NSW.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar commissioning from mechanical/electrical completion to grid connection.
• Coordinate engineers, HV operators, technicians and suppliers on site.
• Develop commissioning strategy, tests and energisation sequences.
• Ensure safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out during energisation.
• Track and resolve defects before completion.
• Prepare progress reports and handover manuals.

Skills

MV/HV knowledge

Inverter knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Grid connection requirements

White Card

HV switching credentials

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Right to work in Australia

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical trade background with management experience

Job description

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty seeks a senior engineer to lead solar commissioning on a major NSW project. You will coordinate engineers, HV operators, technicians and equipment suppliers on a 14:7 roster, with on-site accommodation arrangements where applicable.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree or substantial electrical management experience, plus MV/HV, inverter and SCADA knowledge, and grid-connection familiarity.