Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Possible locations

• Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000
• Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

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).
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design and construction of onshore wind farms
• 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.
• Australian work authorisation is required

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 collaboration
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future
• Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth

Any questions? Contact HR: Lea Milkereit,

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.