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Project Engineer - Electrical

Project Engineer - Electrical

Jobtailor • Melbourne, VIC, AU
4 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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  • Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, from design and implementation to operation and maintenance of renewable energy power plants
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  • Design and select primary electrical plant, including HV switchgear, transformers and HV cables
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  • Design and select secondary systems, including CTs, VTs, protection devices, STATCOMs and tariff metering
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  • Undertake protection, load flow and fault studies using power systems analysis software
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  • Prepare Scopes of Work, tender documentation packages, equipment specifications, data sheets and instrumentation setting sheets
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  • Develop, review, optimise, mark up and modify electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, layouts, cable sizing, power losses and grid compliance studies
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  • Compile design calculations for earthing, protection systems and cable sizing
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  • Support clients and project teams during sales, installation and commissioning phases
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  • Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
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Requirements \n

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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
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  • Postgraduate qualifications in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Engineering are advantageous
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  • 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, wind energy or utility-scale power generation projects
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  • Strong experience in HV and MV electrical system design, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable networks
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  • Knowledge of load flow, short circuit, harmonic analysis, grid compliance assessments and grid connection processes, including Generator Performance Standards (GPS)
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  • Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
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  • Understanding of Australian electrical standards, grid codes and renewable energy grid integration requirements
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  • Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
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  • Ability to collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
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  • Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
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  • Stakeholder management skills with customers, consultants, network providers and internal teams
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Core Competencies \n

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on HV and MV system design, compliance with Australian electrical standards, and effective stakeholder management. Proficient in using power systems analysis software and CAD tools to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords \n

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  • Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering
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  • 5+ Years Experience In Renewable Energy Projects
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  • HV And MV Electrical System Design
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  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory Proficiency
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  • Knowledge Of Australian Electrical Standards
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ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills \n

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  • Electrical System Design
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  • Load Flow Analysis
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  • Protection System Design
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  • Cable Sizing Calculations
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  • Grid Compliance Studies
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  • Single-Line Diagram Development
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  • Value Engineering Principles
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  • Fault Studies
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  • Transformer Selection
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  • Switchgear Design
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Soft Skills \n

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  • Analytical Skills
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  • Problem-Solving Skills
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  • Communication Skills
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  • Collaboration Skills
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  • Commitment To Safety
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Certifications & Qualifications \n

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  • Postgraduate Qualifications In Power Systems
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  • Postgraduate Qualifications In Renewable Energy Engineering
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Industry Keywords \n

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  • Renewable Energy
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  • Wind Energy
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  • Utility-Scale Power Generation
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  • Grid Connection Processes
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  • Generator Performance Standards
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Tools & Technologies \n

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  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
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  • AutoCAD
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  • Microsoft Office Suite
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