Principal Electrical Engineer
BH-327271
Posted: 24/02/2026
- $110 - $140 per hour
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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Mining
NES Fircroft is seeking a highly experienced Principal Solar Project Engineer / Renewable Energy SME to support a leading resources organisation delivering large‑scale solar PV and BESS projects as part of an ongoing decarbonisation program. You will provide technical leadership across utility‑scale solar PV through full project lifecycle.
What’s on Offer:
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, click APPLY NOW.
For a confidential discussion about this role—or to hear about other current and upcoming opportunities—contact: Courtney Lewis 08 9426 7400
** must currently reside in Perth due to project and site requirements.
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.
What’s on Offer:
- Location: Perth CBD
- Rate: $110–$140 p/hr + Super (dependent on experience)
- Contract: 12 months initially, with potential extension across future projects
- Hours: 45 hours per week
- Benefits: Fortnightly pay, EAP contractor support, dedicated NES Fircroft consultant
- Extensive experience delivering utility‑scale solar PV and BESS projects
- Senior Electrical Engineer with technical engineering and project engineering experience, or Principal engineer with diverse power generation renewable project experience.
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
- Deep understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and relevant solar standards
- Proven experience across the full lifecycle: feasibility, design, construction and commissioning
- Lead Solar PV engineering including site assessment, technology selection and plant design
- Develop energy yield forecasts, specifications, standards and design procedures
- Support project cost estimates, scope development, procurement and FID inputs
- Oversee construction, commissioning and performance testing for solar and BESS assets
- Mentor project engineers and collaborate with consultants, OEMs and key stakeholders
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, click APPLY NOW.
For a confidential discussion about this role—or to hear about other current and upcoming opportunities—contact: Courtney Lewis 08 9426 7400
** must currently reside in Perth due to project and site requirements.
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.