Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - Renewables Join to apply for the Principal Electrical Engineer - Renewables role at Arup 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As a Principal Electrical Engineer – Renewables at Arup, Brisbane, you will lead the delivery of renewable energy solutions that support the energy transition. You’ll drive technical strategy for integrating solar, wind, and battery storage into complex infrastructure projects. You’ll also advise clients and collaborate across disciplines to shape clean, reliable, and future‑ready energy systems. Join our growing technical consulting team working across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally in the energy and renewable power sector. You’ll be involved in diverse projects spanning solar PV, onshore/offshore wind and battery energy storage. The Opportunity Lead technical delivery of renewable energy projects, ensuring high‑quality engineering solutions aligned with client and regulatory expectations. Develop and implement strategies for integrating renewable technologies into grid and infrastructure systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex energy projects across regions. Support business development by contributing to proposals, client engagement, and thought leadership in energy transition and decarbonisation. Is this role right for you? Relevant qualifications in electrical, mechanical or renewable energy engineering, with chartered status or equivalent preferred. Extensive experience in renewable energy technologies (solar PV, wind, battery storage) and associated grid integration. Strong technical knowledge of secondary electrical design, smart grids, and energy storage systems. Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, including client‑facing experience. What We Offer You At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Explore The Perks Of a Career With Arup Australia Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay, plus generous unpaid leave benefits Paid parental leave for the non‑primary carer of 4 weeks, with options for additional leave if you later become the primary carer Birthday leave Annual leave loading Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees International mobility opportunities Insurances (life & income protection) Interest‑free solar energy and bicycle loans Novated car lease Ovasaver discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr