Electrical Engineer - Power Gen

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical design engineer with experience in power generation and renewable energy systems to join the team. You will work across industrial, commercial and utility-scale projects, developing electrical designs, performing power system studies, commissioning equipment and working directly with Australian and international clients to deliver practical engineering outcomes. The unique aspect of this role combines traditional consulting design engineering with hands-on programming and commissioning of advanced microgrid technologies and distributed energy systems. You will work on really cool energy projects, using hybrid optimisation software, performing load flow, short circuit and arc-flash studies, writing reactive control philosophies, bench testing protection relays, and programming microgrid controllers.

Key responsibilities

• Designing industrial microgrid architectures

• Developing control algorithms for Energy Management Systems

• Programming and testing seamless transitions between grid-connected and islanded operation

• Synchronising generators and inverter-based resources with the electricity network

• Optimising renewable energy utilisation while maintaining power quality and system stability

• Integrating distributed energy resources into complex industrial facilities

• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning

• Electrical design and documentation (SLD, schematics, cable schedules, load Lists)

• Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination)

About your skills

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

• 5 years of engineering design experience, preferably in a consulting role

• Experience designing industrial and/or commercial solar installations

• Strong understanding of Australian Standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Full Australian working rights, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate Australian visa providing unrestricted working rights

• A current Australian driver's licence

• A current Construction White Card, or the ability and willingness to obtain one prior to undertaking site work

• The ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required

• The ability to undertake site-based testing and commissioning activities

Highly regarded skills

• Strong understanding of (AVRs, excitation systems, alternators, synchronising, generator protection, microgrid control systems)

• Experience with power system modelling software (PowerCAD, ETAP)

• Protection and coordination experience

About us

Power Edge Engineering is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy delivering innovative power generation, renewable energy and industrial electrical solutions throughout Australia. Located within Adelaide's Tonsley Innovation District, Power Edge Engineering offers a modern workplace focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. The culture is built around family-friendly workplace, flexible working arrangements, professional development, strong mentoring, and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Family-friendly workplace

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development

• Strong mentoring

• Collaborative team environment