At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead solar commissioning from start to finish on major projects.
- Company: Dynamic engineering and construction firm focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, flexible work arrangements, and parental leave options.
- Other info: Diverse applications encouraged; excellent growth opportunities in various sectors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Electrical Engineering degree or trade background with management experience.
The predicted salary is between 63648 - 77792 $ per year.
Advertised location: Sydney, NSW. This role supports regional renewable construction; travel and the project roster apply as described below.
About The Employer
Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure.
It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.
The Opportunity
Lead solar commissioning from mechanical and electrical completion to grid connection on a major New South Wales project.
Reporting to project leadership, you will coordinate engineers, HV operators, technicians and equipment suppliers.
This is a site-based DIDO role on a 14:7 roster, with accommodation and allowances where applicable.
- Your Responsibilities
- Set the commissioning strategy, inspection plans, testing procedures and energisation sequence.
- Manage hold-point tests against generator performance standards and network requirements.
- Coordinate commissioning engineers, HV switching teams, SCADA technicians and OEM representatives.
- Enforce lock-out/tag-out and HV safety procedures during energisation.
- Track and resolve electrical, mechanical and control-system defects before completion.
- Prepare progress reports, technical records and operations handover manuals.
Requirements Skills, Education And Requirements
- An Electrical Engineering bachelor degree, or an electrical trade background with substantial management experience.
- Proven commissioning management or lead engineering experience on utility-scale solar, wind or BESS; projects above 200 MW are preferred.
- Detailed MV/HV, inverter, tracker and SCADA knowledge.
- Understanding of National Electricity Rules, AEMO registration and grid connection requirements.
- A Construction White Card; HV switching credentials are highly regarded.
- Strong communication and practical judgement under delivery pressure.
- Current right to live and work in the role location.
Benefits Why Join?
- Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
- Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
- Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
- Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
- Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.
Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.
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Commissioning Manager in Sydney employer: Multicultural Consulting Services Pty
Join a leading infrastructure engineering and construction contractor that is at the forefront of renewable energy projects in Australia. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a substantial clean energy portfolio while enjoying competitive remuneration and clear pathways for career progression. Based in vibrant Melbourne or Sydney, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions in the renewable energy sector.
Contact Details:
Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Recruitment Team
