Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RWE Full time

RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will provide expert electrical engineering support for our onshore renewable energy business in Australia. Your focus will be on Electrical Balance of Plant (E-BoP) design and farm/plant layout across all project phases—development, construction, operation, and decommissioning.

Job Requirements & Experience

Design & Engineering

Lead electrical engineering activities throughout project lifecycle.Prepare and review EBoP concepts and execution designs, ensuring compliance with Australian and international standards.Develop employer requirements such as technical specifications, drawings, and reports for wind, solar, and battery projects.

Project Delivery & Compliance

Support regulatory approvals, including environmental and building permits.Manage RFPs for engineering services, evaluate proposals, and recommend suppliers.Oversee tendering, negotiation, and procurement for electrical works.Coordinate grid connection processes and maintain technical documentation.

Construction & Quality Assurance

Provide technical oversight during construction, including site visits and validation of works.Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests for assets and components.Collect and maintain as-built documentation.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

Review contractor designs for consistency with project requirements.Support technical due diligence for acquisitions and identify risks.Benchmark and prequalify engineering consultants and contractors.

Continuous Improvement

Incorporate lessons learned from operating assets to improve specifications and designs.Collaborate with global Electrical Engineering Community of Practice within RWE Renewables.

Your Profile

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Proven experience in electrical design and construction of onshore wind farms (MV/HV systems).Familiarity with Australian Standards and NEM grid connection processes.Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., PowerFactory).Experience with tenders, QA/QC, and technical contract management.Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.Ability to work in international and virtual teams; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.High ethical standards and commitment to RWE's values.

Your Benefits

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaborationCompany pension scheme to help secure your futureEmployee stock programme giving you a stake in our successTraining and development opportunities to support your professional growth

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91405, application period: 31/12/2025
Any questions? Contact HR: Ivan Malcolm D'Silva,

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.

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