Electrical Project Engineer – Green Power Delivery

Electrical Project Engineer| 2&1 Roster | 12+ Months | ASAP Start

Help deliver one of Australia's largest decarbonisation programs with a Tier 1 mining business.

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the construction, commissioning and energisation of major renewable energy infrastructure, including utility-scale solar, HV substations, BESS, transmission and power distribution assets.

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering 12+ months of work, a 2/1 FIFO roster, and the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects driving the transition to Real Zero.

What's on Offer?

• Tier 1 mining client with industry-leading safety culture
• Major renewable energy and decarbonisation projects
• 12+ month contract with strong extension potential
• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly pay cycle
• Super paid on all hours worked
• 2:1 FIFO roster
• ASAP start available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dedicated recruitment consultant and ongoing contractor support
• Work across cutting-edge solar, BESS, HV substation and transmission infrastructure

About the Role
You'll provide engineering and construction support across the full project lifecycle, including:

• HV substations and electrical infrastructure
• Power transformers, switchgear and protection systems
• Solar farm Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Testing, commissioning and energisation activities
• Contractor, OEM and stakeholder management
• Technical governance, compliance and quality assurance

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience delivering major electrical infrastructure projects
• Strong experience with HV substations and power distribution systems
• Construction, commissioning and energisation experience
• Experience working with contractors, OEMs and commissioning teams
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Highly Regarded

• Utility-scale solar experience
• BESS project experience
• Mining, transmission or renewable energy project background
• CPEng status or working towards chartership

If you're ready to play a key role in Australia's energy transition while working on a flagship Tier 1 mining project, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Mac Cairns for a confidential discussion.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.