
Solar Project Engineer
PSD Energy
Posted 14 days ago
About the Role
This is a hands-on project engineering role where you will support the design, delivery, construction, testing, and commissioning of solar projects from early-stage design through to project completion.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality solar solutions are delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Support the design and delivery of solar PV projects across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
Develop and review electrical designs, including SLDs, layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and system configurations.
Perform system modelling, load calculations, cable sizing, energy yield assessments, and performance optimisation.
Support projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
Ensure designs and project activities comply with Australian Standards, grid connection requirements, client specifications, and WHS requirements.
Support QA/QC processes, including inspections, testing, documentation, defect close-out, and handover requirements.
Identify practical design improvements, efficiencies, and value engineering opportunities.
About You
You are a motivated and practical engineer with experience in solar PV design, project engineering, or renewable energy project delivery.
You will bring:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
3–5 years’ experience in solar PV design, implementation, or project engineering.
Experience working on commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar projects.
Strong understanding of solar PV systems, grid connection interfaces, and electrical design principles.
Experience preparing or reviewing SLDs, layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Proficiency in design and modelling tools such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, or similar.
Knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and renewable energy compliance obligations.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Ability to work across office-based engineering and site-based project support.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Desirable
Experience with utility-scale solar farms.
Experience with battery energy storage systems.
Clean Energy Council accreditation or equivalent industry accreditation.
Knowledge of National Electricity Rules and grid connection processes.
Experience with QA/QC, commissioning, defect close-out, and project handover documentation.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on renewable energy projects with real impact.
Supportive and experienced engineering and project delivery team.
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
Why Join PSD Energy
Deliver solar projects that support Australia’s energy transition.
Work on practical, technically engaging renewable energy projects.
Be part of a business focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
Develop your technical and project delivery capability within a supportive team environment.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solar energy projects, we would love to hear from you.
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