Job from partnerSenior Commissioning Engineer
Brisbane | Renewable Energy & Grid Infrastructure
An established engineering contractor delivering high-voltage grid connection, substation and renewable energy infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to join its team in Brisbane.
The organisation specialises in supporting the integration of large-scale renewable energy projects into the transmission and distribution network, providing engineering, commissioning and technical advisory services across the full project lifecycle.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex HV substation and grid connection projects, ensuring the safe and successful commissioning of primary plant and secondary systems.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Commissioning Engineer, you will take responsibility for the delivery and coordination of substation commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, integrated and brought into service safely and efficiently.
You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors and network operators, providing technical expertise, commissioning leadership and project coordination across multiple HV grid connection projects.
The role is well suited to engineers who enjoy a combination of technical problem solving, site-based commissioning work and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Lead and coordinate commissioning activities for HV substations and grid connection projects
Manage testing and commissioning works delivered by internal teams and external contractors
Develop and implement commissioning plans, outage plans and inspection & test plans
Oversee the staging and integration of primary plant and secondary systems
Review primary and secondary engineering designs to ensure commissioning readiness
Provide technical advice relating to commissioning, energisation and operational integration
Manage technical interfaces between new infrastructure and the existing network
Team Development
Provide technical support and guidance to commissioning engineers
Mentor and develop engineers through on-site training and knowledge sharing
Assist with onboarding and development of new commissioning personnel
Safety & Compliance
Ensure commissioning works are delivered in accordance with safety standards, regulatory requirements and client procedures
Support risk assessments and ensure effective risk mitigation during commissioning activities
Promote strong safety leadership across project teams and contractors
About You
You will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in HV commissioning and grid connection projects within the power or renewable energy sector.
Key attributes include:
Experience delivering complex HV substation or grid connection commissioning projects
Strong understanding of commissioning processes for primary plant and protection/control systems
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including contractors, network operators and project teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Solid understanding of risk management and quality assurance principles
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Eligible for membership with Engineers Australia
RPEQ registration
Current Australian driver's licence
Desirable Experience
Electrical Fitter / Mechanic or restricted electrical licence
High Voltage switching certification
Experience working on renewable energy grid connection projects
Why Join?
Work on large-scale renewable energy and HV grid infrastructure projects
Be part of a growing engineering team delivering critical energy projects
Opportunity to develop your expertise in HV commissioning and grid integration
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to complex projects across the renewable energy sector
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply or reach out directly.
