Senior Electrical Engineer

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia GHD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description
Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.
And as we transition from traditional energy sources to renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?
Due to strong business and growth opportunities within the renewable energy sector, we are seeking an accomplished and passionate
Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewables
to join our high-performing, collaborative, and enthusiastic team in
Victoria
. This role is pivotal in managing and delivering engineering projects related to renewable energy, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), wind and solar facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and have a proactive approach to client relationships. They will also play a significant role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our renewable energy projects.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Collaborating with project teams to design and engineer renewable power facilities, including battery energy storage systems and balance of plant design for renewable generation.
  • Developing specifications and scope of work documents and preparing detailed engineering design reports.
  • Performing feasibility studies for integrating renewable energy sources, energy storage, and other emerging technologies into transmission and distribution networks.
  • Providing technical support to project managers and clients, addressing technical inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring project objectives are met.
  • Creating drawing packages in conjunction with the drafting team for renewable generation balance of plant design.
  • Conducting field visits and inspections to assess distribution infrastructure conditions and identify potential improvements.

What would you bring to the team?

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting, development or power utility environment.
  • A sound understanding of industry codes and standards related to power, such as AS2067 and AS/NZS 3000.
  • Experience in any related power design field, including building services, mining, LV or MV design, with HV Substations experience being well regarded.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A proactive approach to building client relationships through listening, responsiveness, and effective communication.
  • Project management and bid management experience

Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.



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