Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
At Aurecon we see the future througha very differentlens. Do you
Innovation digitalengineeringand technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Are youenergisedby the renewableenergytransitionacross Australiadeliveringutility-scale solar wind and BESSprojects that enable future sustainability of Australias energy network as well as to support decarbonisation across Australia.
What will you do
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer Renewables who has had experience across either Solar Wind & BESS to join our Energyand Power Generationteam in Sydney.
In this role you will support the design and delivery of utility-scale solar wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects including major developments in the tens to thousands of across the full project lifecycle; concept feasibilitydesignand construction support. bringing strong technical capability and a practical delivery mindset.
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the business (civil structural HV/substations transmission protection and control grid connection advisory and PM) and coordinate with distributed delivery teams asrequiredto achieve high-quality outcomes for our will also be an opportunity tocontribute to projects in theDefencesector where security requirements apply. Critically you will also get access to a network of engineers that have worked onmany of Australias flagshiprenewableenergyand storageprojects.
Here are the key things you will need to bring ideas tolife:
- Demonstrated experience in electrical design for utility-scale solar wind and/or BESS with proven delivery on utility-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of solar wind BESS electrical systems and interfaces such as (as relevant to your experience):
- inverter-based generation and grid-forming / grid-following considerations
- DC collection systems string/central inverterconfigurationsand inverter stations
- MV reticulation switchgear transformersearthingand lightning protection
- BESS architecture (PCS battery racks/containers HV/MV integration auxiliaries)
- protectioncontroland metering interfaces including integration with substations and grid connection requirements
- Experience producing high-quality deliverables: single line diagrams equipment specifications calculations technical reports designpackagesand review documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in integrated teams across the business and coordinate with offshore/distributed delivery teams whilemaintainingquality andprogrammealignment.
- Strong communicationskills and confidenceengagingwith clients OEMs contractorsNSPsand internal stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety constructability and delivering to scopebudgetand schedule.
- Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering (working towardChartered status will behighly regarded).
We know todays complex challenges can only be solved by bringing together diverse teams from across our opportunities to work on renewable energy programs across Australia helpingdeliverinfrastructure that accelerates the energy transition and supports resilient communities.
Thinkyou know Aurecon You may be surprised.
Aurecons strength has always been our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Youprobably knowmany of our award-winning projects already. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney That was us.TāmakiRegeneration in AucklandAlsous. And major energy programs across the regionYesustoo.
When you join usyourenot only joining a global designengineeringand advisoryfirmyourejoining a community working together to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life
Then pleaseapply. Rememberitsyouyourthinking your technicalexpertiseand how you bring ideas to lifethat matters. Your backgroundindividualityand unique needs will be valued.
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Senior IC
About Company
Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering. Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever, innovative solutions to some of the world’s most compl ... View more