Lead Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

12-Month Contract | Perth Based | 45-Hour Week | Ad Hoc Site Travel

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join a leading resources and energy organisation delivering large-scale decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across Australia.

• We are also open to Junior Project Engineer's if you have utility scale solar experience**

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure, supporting projects from early-stage evaluation through to construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, development, execution, commissioning and operations.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Coordinate engineering design activities and manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Support project cost estimates, schedules and business case development.
• Conduct technology assessments and identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Support procurement activities, including development of scopes of work and technical evaluations.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and operational phases.
• Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Mentor and support project engineers and junior engineering team members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Solar PV power plant engineering and design.
• Strong understanding of solar resource assessment, plant performance modelling and generation forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of Australian electrical and renewable energy standards.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced project environments with competing priorities.

What's On Offer

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Perth-based role with occasional site travel.
• 45-hour working week.
• Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
• Collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Who We Are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.

With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

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