Site Engineer - Electrical

About Monford Group

Built “from the ground up” and led by a hands-on management team, Monford’s success stems from its integrity, quality and streamlined processes. Monford is a leader in the construction industry, with an Australia-wide portfolio of projects in the Infrastructure, Resources and Energy sectors.

Whether for construction only, Design and Construct, or EPC, Monford is a one-stop shop with a hard-won reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, safely and sustainably, a proud reputation that is matched by our commitment to excellence in delivery and our customer-centric focus. 

About the Role

Due to our continued growth/success, we are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Site Engineer - Electrical to join our national project teams, who will be responsible for the following:

1. PVsyst Modelling & Energy Yield Analysis

• Develop and optimise PVsyst models for solar PV systems
• Generate accurate energy yield reports in line with industry standards and project requirements.
• Analyse PV performance data to validate and calibrate models.

2. Technical Support for Performance Testing

• Support on-site commissioning and performance ratio (PR) testing activities.
• Assist in developing testing protocols in line with IEC standards (e.g. IEC 61724, IEC 61829).
• Interpret test results, compare against simulations, and flag underperformance or anomalies.
• Support root cause analysis of system underperformance.

3. Engineering & Design Coordination

• Collaborate with electrical design teams to ensure models reflect as-built and proposed designs.
• Review and provide feedback on single line diagrams (SLDs), layout drawings, and inverter configurations.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain a library of historical performance data and modelling assumptions for benchmarking.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with advancements in PV system performance monitoring, modelling tools, and industry trends.
• Support the improvement of internal modelling templates and testing methodologies.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following; 

• Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years experience in Engineering design, ideally in solar farms or renewable energy.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD Electrical and power system analysis software.
• Proficiency in using software tools specific to electrical and solar design.
• A positive attitude and willingness to encourage co-workers.
• Understand safety procedures and recognize hazards.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application, including detailed CV and covering letter, via the Apply button.

Monford are proud to offer long-term career path opportunities and those individuals who join us can look forward to an outstanding working environment, market leading remuneration, fantastic employee benefits with discounts from hundreds of leading retailers.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for these opportunities.