Design Engineer (Electrical)

 

 

About Beon Energy Solutions:

 

Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions. 

 
We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of the energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation. 

 

About the Role:

 

We are currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team in a full-time permanent role based in the Melbourne CBD.

 

This role will support the delivery of high‑quality electrical designs for renewable energy infrastructure projects, including large‑scale solar farms and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

 

Working closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, construction teams and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing drawings, studies, calculations and technical documentation that enable safe, efficient, cost‑effective construction and long‑term operation of assets. This role suits an engineer who enjoys hands‑on design, collaboration and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced renewables environment.

 

This is an exciting and incredibly rare opportunity to really make your mark and be involved with multiple projects across the business.  No two days will be the same as you work with a highly skilled and successful team!

 

This role on occasion will require travel to project sites location across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand.

 

Other key duties and responsibilities:

 

• Deliver electrical designs and drawings for solar farms and BESS, including layouts, elevations, electrical schematics and block diagrams
• Prepare required design studies, calculations and reports such as voltage drop, cut & fill, protection and solar yield assessments
• Use specialist modelling and analysis tools (e.g. PVSyst, CYMCAP and internal tools) to support design development
• Coordinate designs with Design Managers and external providers to achieve optimal project outcomes
• Support procurement and delivery teams through design input, material take‑offs and review of supplier documentation
• Engage with site teams to resolve design issues and support constructability, operability and maintainability outcomes
• Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.

 

For a full copy of the position description please click here.

 

To succeed in this role you will have:

 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with Victorian Professional Engineer registration (or working towards registration)
• Experience in renewable energy projects, particularly solar farms and/or BESS
• Strong AutoCAD skills with the ability to work independently on design deliverables
• Experience using PVSyst, CYMCAP and advanced Microsoft Excel for electrical design and analysis
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and electrical standards, codes and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of electrical equipment installation and operation in renewable energy infrastructure
• Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to safety, learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

 

Key Benefits:

 

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

 

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

 

What’s next?

 

Please submit your application via our careers website by 18 May 2026. For the full Position Description, please visit our website or reach out to Tom from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

 

 

 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.