Senior Electrical Project Engineer (EBOP)

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Windlab is the 100% Australian renewable energy company championing the nation's clean energy transition. We recognise that we operate on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples who have a continued sacred connection to Country, and with that comes responsibility. Our long-term commitment for reconciliation is to build respectful, trusting, and mutually beneficial partnerships with Traditional Owners and embed respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and knowledge in everything we do.

We exist to go big on renewables. Fully integrated across the entire renewable energy value chain, Windlab uses world-leading science to find, develop, construct and operate Australia's top-performing renewable energy projects.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Project Engineer. Initially the role will be located within our Brisbane office for approximately 6 months and will then move on to a site/fifo role during the construction phase.

Position Snapshot

The Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the EBOP scope for a utility-scale wind farm project. This includes responsibility across all stages of the project lifecycle, from detailed design and approvals through procurement, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. Working within an integrated project team, the EBOP Project Engineer supports the EBOP Package Manager in overseeing the design and construct (D&C) contractor and coordinating multiple stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution. The role involves technical coordination, contractor performance monitoring, and active participation in design reviews and construction activities to ensure outcomes meet project standards for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

The EBOP scope encompasses significant electrical infrastructure, including:

• 100 km of 33kV reticulation network
• 23 km of 275kV transmission line
• Two substations
• Integration with a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

This role requires strong interface management across civil works, turbine supply, network service providers (NSP), OEMs, and regulatory authorities, along with a proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution.

The EBOP Project Engineer contributes to ensuring that all works are delivered in accordance with company governance, applicable standards, and legislative requirements, while fostering a strong safety culture and collaborative stakeholder relationships.

What Sets you apart!

You bring strong knowledge of electrical design and construction standards, underpinned by hands-on experience delivering electrical power infrastructure projects across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. You have demonstrated capability in procuring electrical plant and equipment, including developing specifications and managing supplier performance, along with practical experience commissioning complex electrical systems incorporating SCADA and communications integration.

Your background includes substation construction and installation, as well as HV reticulation systems, with a solid understanding of installation, testing, and compliance requirements. In addition, you have experience leading and coordinating electrical engineering teams, providing technical guidance and driving performance to achieve safe, high-quality project outcomes.

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