Renewables Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar
BH-337887
Posted: 12/06/2026
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- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Solar
Renewables Project Engineer – Utility Scale Solar
Location: Perth, WA
Contract: 12 Months (extensions highly likely)
Hourly Rate: $85 – $125 + Super (level dependant)
The Opportunity
Join a major decarbonisation program delivering large-scale solar PV projects across Western Australia. This is a high-impact role supporting utility-scale developments from early-stage engineering through to commissioning and operations.
Opportunities at this level in Perth are rare—particularly those offering end-to-end project exposure across solar PV, with genuine flexibility and long-term pipeline security.
The Role
Play a key role across the full project lifecycle, with responsibilities including:
What You Bring
Why This Role?
If you’re a project engineer with Utility scale solar experience in Perth looking for a role with real impact, flexibility and long-term potential—this is one of the strongest contract opportunities currently available.
Apply now or reach out to me at laurence.bromley@nesfircroft.com.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Perth, WA
Contract: 12 Months (extensions highly likely)
Hourly Rate: $85 – $125 + Super (level dependant)
The Opportunity
Join a major decarbonisation program delivering large-scale solar PV projects across Western Australia. This is a high-impact role supporting utility-scale developments from early-stage engineering through to commissioning and operations.
Opportunities at this level in Perth are rare—particularly those offering end-to-end project exposure across solar PV, with genuine flexibility and long-term pipeline security.
The Role
Play a key role across the full project lifecycle, with responsibilities including:
- Leading/ supporting Solar PV engineering, design and project delivery
- Site identification, resource analysis and energy yield assessments
- Managing engineering scope, procurement and vendor packages
- Coordinating design activities and integrating new technologies
- Supporting construction, commissioning and performance testing
- Providing technical leadership, mentorship and stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
- Proven experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects (essential)
- Background across project engineering, design coordination or delivery
- Strong understanding of solar technologies, plant design and performance
- Ability to operate across multiple project phases (development → commissioning)
- Effective stakeholder management and commercial awareness
Why This Role?
- Work on large-scale solar projects shaping WA’s energy transition
- Business motivated to continue building utility scale renewable energy projects
- Exposure across the full lifecycle—not just one phase of delivery
- Flexible level (mid → principal), tailored to your experience
- Occasional site travel (primarily during commissioning)
- Competitive rate with strong likelihood of extension
- Stable 12-month contract with ongoing project pipeline
If you’re a project engineer with Utility scale solar experience in Perth looking for a role with real impact, flexibility and long-term potential—this is one of the strongest contract opportunities currently available.
Apply now or reach out to me at laurence.bromley@nesfircroft.com.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.