Project Engineer, Electrical

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Job Description
Benefits
Tangkam BESS Project | Regional Queensland
Project Allowance | Accommodation | Meals included
Discretionary Bonus scheme
Salary packaging and Novated leases
Life/Health insurance discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Competitive paid parental leave
Paid reservist leave
Project Information
The Tangkam battery energy storage system (BESS) project sits about 30km northwest of Toowoomba, Queensland. This new 100MW, 2 hour (200MWh) facility will connect to the grid through an existing Powerlink substation. Once operational, it will store surplus daytime energy for evening peak demand and support grid stability, replacing inertia traditionally provided by coal and gas power plants.
About the Opportunity
Own the electrical design and documentation for your assigned packages, from drawings and cable schedules to specifications. You will report to the Project Manager and work with clients, consultants, subcontractors and construction teams to keep design and site delivery aligned.
Review vendor data, verify designs and support construction and commissioning, including RFIs and red-line markups. Help improve design standards and templates. Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve design issues, and build experience across every stage of a grid-connected energy storage project.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
Deliver electrical design and documentation for your assigned project packages
Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines and project interfaces
Verify designs and complete quality checks on allocated deliverables
Prepare scope documents, datasheets and take-offs for procurement and construction
Support construction and commissioning, including RFIs, site queries and red-line markups
Prepare safe work method statements and inspection and test plans
Partner with clients, consultants and construction teams in design reviews
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (essential)
Electrical design experience in infrastructure or utilities
Knowledge of electrical standards such as AS/NZS 3000 and AS 2067
Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, PowerCAD or Revit
Clear communication and strong teamwork across disciplines
Apply now with your current resume to join the team delivering Tangkam BESS.
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.