Commissioning Engineer

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project. The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.

The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie. The Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Commissioning Engineer to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs and Substations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and control systems to ensure they meet design specifications and operational standards.
• Prepare, review, and maintain detailed commissioning documents, including test procedures, reports, and equipment inspection checklists, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, including designers, contractors, and client representatives, to ensure alignment and timely execution of commissioning tasks.
• Identify and resolve issues during the commissioning phase, including troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or system discrepancies.
• Conduct site visits to perform site acceptance tests and commission existing systems to be ready for energisation.
• Implement the communications scheme, including the program router, firewalls, and network switches to connect substations to control rooms.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in electrical commissioning, and/or working on substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety regulations, and hands-on experience with high-voltage equipment, relay protection systems, and SCADA integration.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with protection relays, and secondary systems (CTs, VTs, CVTs, PIU) Routers and Switches preferred.
• Experience in performing secondary injection testing, writing test plans “ITPs”.
• Experience in IEC61850 substations communication protocols.

Commissioning Engineer positions are DIDO 14 days onsite in camp style accommodation and 7 days off site, on a roster-based arrangement at The Central West Orana Transmission Line Project.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.