Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary: up to 210k +
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Melbourne or Sydney
Projects: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar farm, HV/EHV Substations & Transmission Lines
Typical Project Size: Minimum 100MW & Minimum 132kv

Our client is a global Tier 1 contractor who has just secured new projects across transmission, EHV substations, and renewables - including solar farms, wind farms, and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Instead of outsourcing all the electrical design work, they’re investing in growing their internal engineering team to bring that capability in-house.

This means new opportunities for a Principal Electrical Engineer who wants to be hands-on - directly involved in delivering major projects and seeing their designs come to life.

Perks:

• Attractive package up to $210k + benefits, plus opportunities for performance incentives.
• Real ongoing projects with multiple secured contracts in renewables and transmission.
• Be part of a growing engineering team that values technical excellence and teamwork.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Oversee the engineering activities and technical design aspects of the projects
• Concept and detailed designs, technical investigations, tender assessment & contract technical specifications
• Analyse electrical system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs
• Foster a culture of teamwork within the engineering team and across the wider business to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer on major energy projects (HV/EHV Substations, Transmission Lines, Renewable Energy)
• Proven detailed design experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering)
• CPEng or eligibility to obtain
• Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia)

Ready to explore more? Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.

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