Aggreko

Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewables

Australia · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAggreko
LocationAustralia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Sep 2026

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior ElectricalEngineer based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. You’ll provide specialist electrical engineering expertise across Aggreko's IPP Solutions portfolio, supporting the development, design, delivery, commissioning, and operation of power generation assets (thermal generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar PV, hybrid energy systems, substations, and associated electrical infrastructure).

The role is focused on technical delivery — preparing and reviewing detailed designs, calculations, specifications and supporting on-site implementation — and provides high‑quality technical input to the Team Lead Electrical for assurance and governance.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

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What you’ll do as Senior Electrical Engineer:

Deliver robust, complaint, and constructible electrical engineering solutions for assigned projects.

Effectively identify and manage electrical engineering risks within assigned scope.

Successful support projects through development, delivery, commissioning, and operation.

Provide high-quality electrical engineering assurance and design reviews suitable for assurance by the Team Lead.

Improve asset reliability, availability, and operational performance for supported assets.

Compliance with grid connection and regulatory requirements.

Positive collaboration across project, operational, and commercial teams.

Consistent application of engineering standards and industry best practices.

Participate in technical tender evaluations, technical clarifications, supplier assessments, and contractor engagement activities.

Hold technical responsibility across HV, MV and LV systems, substations and switchyards, protection and control systems, SCADA and plant control systems across thermal generation, BESS, Solar PV and Hybrid energy systems as well as grid connecting infrastructure and associated systems

Provide technical mentorship and coaching to junior engineers and contractors, building a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

You are / have:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Ideally a minimum of 8-12 years' experience in electrical engineering for large-scale infrastructure, power generation, transmission, or renewable energy assets.

Strong experience across renewable and/or thermal generation projects within an IPP, EPC, utility, owner's engineer, or developer environment.

Proven track record providing specialist technical input and delivering detailed designs under the guidance of a Team Lead.

Experience with grid connection processes and power system studies.

Strong understanding of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.

In-depth knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, network requirements, and power industry practices

Advanced electrical engineering design and review capability.

Practical understanding of electrical asset reliability and lifecycle considerations with a focus on implementation within projects.

Commercially aware and risk-based engineering judgement.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Work from home or in the office, Hybrid

Competitive compensation

Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement

Safety-focused culture

Community volunteering program

A range of career development opportunities

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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