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Principal electrical engineer

Melbourne
Acrworld
Posted: 26 February
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Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer - Renewables & HV
Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Role:

This is an opportunity to step into a true Principal-level technical leadership role within a specialist renewables business that is deeply embedded in Australia's energy transition. Engineers here are trusted, respected, and given real autonomy - not buried in red tape.

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will act as a technical Subject Matter Expert across major power and renewable energy projects, including EHV substations, wind farms, solar farms, and BESS.

You'll provide senior-level technical advisory, design review, assurance services, supporting feasibility, concept, detailed design, and grid compliance activities across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert technical leadership across EHV/HV substations and grid-connected renewable projects
Lead and review electrical studies (protection, earthing, load flow, insulation coordination, TRV and energisation)
Act as technical authority for designs, calculations, and reports
Support feasibility studies, option assessments, and technical due diligence
Client facing - you will be the subject matter expert in this role
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical capability development

About You:

Bachelor qualified Electrical Engineer
Strong background in utility-scale wind, solar, or BESS projects
Solid understanding of HV + EHV Substations
10+ years' experience in the Australian power and renewables sector
Must have chartered status CPEng and eligible for RPEQ/RPEV
Strong knowledge of NEM and Australian TNSP requirements
Strong communicator who is confident communication to clients

What's on Offer:

Senior technical authority role with real influence
Work on some of Australia's most complex grid and renewable projects
Flexible hybrid arrangements - work from any office
Long-term career platform rather than a delivery only role

How to Apply:

Apply now with your CV or contact for a confidential discussion.

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