We are seeking a Solar Project Engineer to join our Solar team, working across renewable energy projects including commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV projects.
This is a hands-on project engineering role where you will support the design, delivery, construction, testing, and commissioning of solar projects from early-stage design through to project completion.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality solar solutions are delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and delivery of solar PV projects across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
- Develop and review electrical designs, including SLDs, layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and system configurations.
- Perform system modelling, load calculations, cable sizing, energy yield assessments, and performance optimisation.
- Support projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
- Ensure designs and project activities comply with Australian Standards, grid connection requirements, client specifications, and WHS requirements.
- Support QA/QC processes, including inspections, testing, documentation, defect close-out, and handover requirements.
- Identify practical design improvements, efficiencies, and value engineering opportunities.
About You
You are a motivated and practical engineer with experience in solar PV design, project engineering, or renewable energy project delivery.
You will bring:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years' experience in solar PV design, implementation, or project engineering.
- Experience working on commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar projects.
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems, grid connection interfaces, and electrical design principles.
- Experience preparing or reviewing SLDs, layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in design and modelling tools such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, or similar.
- Knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and renewable energy compliance obligations.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work across office-based engineering and site-based project support.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Experience with utility-scale solar farms.
- Experience with battery energy storage systems.
- Clean Energy Council accreditation or equivalent industry accreditation.
- Knowledge of National Electricity Rules and grid connection processes.
- Experience with QA/QC, commissioning, defect close-out, and project handover documentation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package, reviewed annually.
- Opportunity to work on renewable energy projects with real impact.
- Career progression within a growing renewables and infrastructure business.
- Supportive and experienced engineering and project delivery team.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
Why Join PSD Energy
- Deliver solar projects that support Australia's energy transition.
- Work on practical, technically engaging renewable energy projects.
- Be part of a business focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
- Develop your technical and project delivery capability within a supportive team environment.
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Solar Project Engineer in Melbourne employer: PSD Energy
At PSD Energy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the renewable energy sector. Our team enjoys comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainable energy solutions while working on exciting projects across various locations. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering its employees and contributing to a greener future.
