Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewables

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Southport, Queensland, Australia

Department: Electrical Engineering

Work Location: hybrid

• Prepare utility scale solar farm design using advanced PV modelling software such as PV Case or Helios 3D.
• Support projects through the full project lifecycle including feasibility studies, concept design, development support, owner's engineering and detailed design.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including drawings, design reports, cable sizing calculations.
• Working with the team, prepare complete package for the appropriate project design submission stage.
• Apply engineering knowledge, techniques, tools, and compliance with codes and standards to deliver designs.
• Taking responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for members of the team.
• Manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality and timeframe targets.
• Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering models, calculations, and other deliverables to ensure compliance with the project's requirements and delivering the fully documented package to meet Client objectives and Arcadis quality system requirements.
• Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project.
• Leading technical issue resolution processes.
• Liaise with other disciplines and ensure all requirements are understood.
• Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises. 

• 7 years’ engineering design experience in renewable energy projects with 2 years in PV design.
• 2 years’ experience using PVCase, Helios 3D and/or PVSyst solar design software.
• Experience working with CAD softwares, Cymcap, ETAP, Revit.
• Experienced in preparing engineering design packages including design drawings, engineering reports, datasheets, MTO, BOM, Layouts, Schematics and other documents.
• Experience with the codes and standards relevant to solar energy sector.
• Bachelor/ Diploma in electrical engineering or civil engineering from recognized institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to technical problems.

Highly Regarded Skills

• Familiarity with the Australian solar energy sector.
• Consulting experience for Australian solar or other power projects.
• Professional registration or membership with any leading engineering body such as Engineers Australia.
• Experience in utility-scale solar and BESS projects, including concept, development, owner's engineer and detailed design delivery.
• Design & Drafting skills.
• Engineering Degree in Electrical.
• Using python scripting for automating tasks.