Electrical Engineering Manager

Power the future of clean energy.

Ark Energy is growing – and so is our ambition. As we grow from a development-only model to building, owning, and operating our renewable energy assets, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineering Manager who can play a critical role in delivering safe, innovative and high-performing electrical solutions across next-generation renewable projects.

About the Role

Step into a pivotal role as our Electrical Engineering Manager, overseeing electrical engineering across a diverse and fast-growing renewable energy portfolio spanning wind, solar, BESS, and emerging hydrogen technologies. Based in either Brisbane or Sydney, you will provide end-to-end technical leadership and assurance, ensuring robust, compliant, and high-quality electrical solutions from development through to commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering across the portfolio.
• Define and drive electrical standards, design philosophies and assurance processes.
• Oversee design quality, safety, compliance and risk.
• Lead and review key electrical inputs, including grid connections, substations and power systems.
• Endorse electrical concepts, risks, costs, and schedules to support investment decisions.
• Oversee connection processes, licensing, and registration documentation.
• Develop practical, optimised electrical solutions using sound engineering judgement.
• Support tendering, procurement and commercial decisions for electrical systems.
• Assist with construction, testing, and commissioning, resolving complex issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and extensive experience (10+ years) in electrical engineering roles within power generation, transmission and/or distribution environments.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical authority and assurance across complex infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of substations, power collection systems, and grid connection infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Australian electrical standards, codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, consultants and network service providers.
• Eligibility to practice as a professional engineer in Australia.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Strong technical capability in producing engineering documentation, problem-solving, and working in interdisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across Australia.

Why Join Ark Energy?

At Ark Energy, you’ll be part of a team that’s building a better energy future. We offer a collaborative culture, impactful work, and the opportunity to shape some of Australia’s most innovative clean energy projects.

Who we are

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company specialising in the development and operation of utility-scale wind and solar energy generation assets, battery energy storage systems, and renewable hydrogen production. We navigate greenfield projects from feasibility, to design, planning and approvals, through to construction and into operations and maintenance. We have several operating assets and a large portfolio of projects in early development in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.

Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring their best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

No Agency applications will be accepted.

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