RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Engineering
About The Role
As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will provide expert electrical engineering support for our onshore renewable energy business in Australia. Your focus will be on Electrical Balance of Plant (E-BoP) design and farm/plant layout across all project phases—development, construction, operation, and decommissioning.
Job Requirements & Experience
Design & Engineering
* Lead electrical engineering activities throughout project lifecycle.
* Prepare and review EBoP concepts and execution designs, ensuring compliance with Australian and international standards.
* Develop employer requirements such as technical specifications, drawings, and reports for wind, solar, and battery projects.
Project Delivery & Compliance
* Support regulatory approvals, including environmental and building permits.
* Manage RFPs for engineering services, evaluate proposals, and recommend suppliers.
* Oversee tendering, negotiation, and procurement for electrical works.
* Coordinate grid connection processes and maintain technical documentation.
Construction & Quality Assurance
* Provide technical oversight during construction, including site visits and validation of works.
* Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests for assets and components.
* Collect and maintain as-built documentation.
Stakeholder & Risk Management
* Review contractor designs for consistency with project requirements.
* Support technical due diligence for acquisitions and identify risks.
* Benchmark and prequalify engineering consultants and contractors.
Continuous Improvement
* Incorporate lessons learned from operating assets to improve specifications and designs.
* Collaborate with global Electrical Engineering Community of Practice within RWE Renewables.
Your Profile
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Proven experience in electrical design and construction of onshore wind farms (MV/HV systems).
* Familiarity with Australian Standards and NEM grid connection processes.
* Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., PowerFactory).
* Experience with tenders, QA/QC, and technical contract management.
* Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Ability to work in international and virtual teams; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
* High ethical standards and commitment to RWE's values.
Your Benefits
We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:
* Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration
* Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
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, application period:
10/03/2026
Any questions?
Contact HR:
Christina Gomes, [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.
Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.