About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will work as part of a site-based team responsible for supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of electrical works on Metlen’s large scale solar farm projects.

Location: Edgecumbe

Contract Type: Full time, fixed term (till September 2027)

As an Electrical Project Engineer your key responsibilities will include:

Site Engineering & Construction Support

• Provide on-site engineering leadership for electrical works including PV string installation, DC cabling, inverters, MV/LV reticulation, earthing, HV substation, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation to support construction activities.
• Assist with resolving electrical construction issues, technical queries, and design clarifications in coordination with the design and project engineering teams.

Site Coordination & Contractor Management

• Assist the Site Supervisor/Superintendent to coordinate daily electrical site activities with supervisors, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.
• Support planning and sequencing of electrical works in line with the construction programme, milestone requirements and interfaces with civil and mechanical scopes.
• Monitor site progress and report constraints, risks, or delays to site management.
• Assist the Supervisor with ensuring project budgets related to engineering electrical scope are in line with the approved project cost plan.
• Review, assess, and support the management of variations, claims, and change events, including preparation of cost impacts and recommendations for approval.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, and Construction team to identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct site inspections and quality checks to verify electrical works are completed in accordance with specifications, approved methodologies, and relevant standards.
• Support Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), hold points, testing records, and quality documentation for electrical scopes.
• Ensure electrical works comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to solar farm construction.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Actively promote and comply with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety walks, and incident investigations as required.
• Ensure electrical works are carried out in a safe manner, including isolation, testing, and energisation activities.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, progress updates, test results, and non-conformance reports.
• Provide regular progress and technical updates to Management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of solar technologies, design principles, and project management methodologies.
• Proven electrical engineering capability to review and assess designs and recommend design adjustments as necessary to meet the site requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards for solar projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on delivering results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements (Australian and/or New Zealand) and industry best practices for solar farms.
• Strong understanding of SCADA comms and network systems.