Role Seniority - senior

More about the Senior Electrical Engineer role at Aurecon

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, digital engineering and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Are you energised by the renewable energy transition across Australia, delivering utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects that enable future sustainability of Australia’s 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 Energy and Power Generation team 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 megawatts. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle; concept, feasibility, design and 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 as required to achieve high-quality outcomes for our clients. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to projects in the Defence sector, where security requirements apply. Critically, you will also get access to a network of engineers that have worked on many of Australia’s flagship renewable energy and storage projects.

Here are the key things you will need to ‘bring ideas to life’:

• 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 inverter configurations and inverter stations

• MV reticulation, switchgear, transformers, earthing and lightning protection

• BESS architecture (PCS, battery racks/containers, HV/MV integration, auxiliaries)

• protection, control and metering interfaces, including integration with substations and grid connection requirements

• Experience producing high-quality deliverables: single line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, design packages and review documentation.

• Ability to work effectively in integrated teams across the business and coordinate with offshore/distributed delivery teams while maintaining quality and programme alignment.

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients, OEMs, contractors, NSPs and internal stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety, constructability, and delivering to scope, budget and schedule.

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering (working toward Chartered status will be highly regarded).

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved by bringing together diverse teams from across our business. You’ll have opportunities to work on renewable energy programs across Australia helping deliver infrastructure that accelerates the energy transition and supports resilient communities.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

You probably know many of our award-winning projects already. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? Also us. And major energy programs across the region? Yes—us too.

When you join us, you’re not only joining a global design, engineering and advisory firm—you’re joining a community working together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you—your thinking, your technical expertise and how you bring ideas to life—that matters. Your background, individuality and unique needs will be valued.

Visit our website to learn more at aurecongroup.com or apply directly!

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Aurecon team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting design and delivery
• Collaborating with teams
• ️ Contributing to Defence sector projects

Key Strengths

• ⚡ Electrical design experience
• Understanding of renewable energy systems
• ️ Communication skills
• Project management
• Technical report writing
• Safety and constructability focus

A Final Note: This is a role with Aurecon not with Hatch.