Principal Electrical Engineer
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary: up to $220k
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Sydney
Project: Major BESS, 150MW up to 400MW
Our client is a global Tier 1 contractor who has just secured new projects across transmission, EHV substations, and renewables, including solar farms, wind farms, and large-scale BESS.
Instead of outsourcing all the electrical design work, they’re investing in growing their internal engineering team to bring that capability in-house.
This created an opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to be the Technical Lead for HV Design for a Major BESS Project in Sydney.
Perks:
All applications treated strictly confidentially.
Salary: up to $220k
Company: Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Sydney
Project: Major BESS, 150MW up to 400MW
Our client is a global Tier 1 contractor who has just secured new projects across transmission, EHV substations, and renewables, including solar farms, wind farms, and large-scale BESS.
Instead of outsourcing all the electrical design work, they’re investing in growing their internal engineering team to bring that capability in-house.
This created an opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to be the Technical Lead for HV Design for a Major BESS Project in Sydney.
Perks:
- Attractive package up to $210k + benefits, plus opportunities for performance incentives.
- Real ongoing projects with multiple secured contracts in renewables and transmission.
- Be part of a growing engineering team that values technical excellence and teamwork.
- Oversee the engineering activities and technical design aspects of the projects
- Technical lead for concept and detailed designs, technical investigations, tender assessment & contract technical specifications
- Analyse electrical system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs
- Foster a culture of teamwork within the engineering team and across the wider business to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
- Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer on major energy projects (HV/EHV Substations, Transmission Lines, Renewable Energy)
- Proven detailed design experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering)
- CPEng or eligibility to obtain
- Membership (or eligibility) with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., Engineers Australia)
All applications treated strictly confidentially.
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Who is hiring for the Principal Electrical Engineer role?
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Where is the Principal Electrical Engineer job located?
The Principal Electrical Engineer role with Design and Build is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Principal Electrical Engineer role pay?
Design and Build lists the Principal Electrical Engineer role at AUD 190,000–220,000 per year.
Is the Principal Electrical Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Principal Electrical Engineer role?
The Principal Electrical Engineer position is aimed at principal-level candidates.
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