Senior Renewable Engineer - DC Design Specialist

About the job
 

Worley has made significant gains in the renewable energy sector within New Zealand. Our recent projects include utility scale solar farm and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We are providing electrical design services to the renewable industry and industrial clients with large electrical loads. 

We’re looking for a Solar Design Engineer at Senior or Principal level to join our team in New Zealand and to represent Worley with Asset Owners, developers and grid owners. You will deliver primary substation design and grid-connection engineering for renewable, industrial electrification and network upgrade projects.

Supporting grid infrastructure growth across New Zealand’s evolving energy sector and its rapid transformation, our Power Team delivers high-profile solutions in large-scale solar systems, battery storage, and advanced grid infrastructure across the country. We have an internal, global network of experts who work collaboratively on projects to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company. We deliver an exceptionally diverse range of services to a wide range of customers across the Energy, Resources and Chemicals sectors.

Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals are backed up by a global team of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose - delivering a more sustainable world.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets.  We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

•    PV array electrical design (stringing, combiner/inverter allocation), cable sizing, losses, and pitch optimisation.
•    Equipment selection and specification (modules, trackers, combiner boxes, inverters).
•    Earthing and bonding requirements within the solar field (coordination with substation/tie‑in).
•    Cable layouts, including trench design.
•    Produce design drawings, single-line and multi-line DC schematics, cable schedules, BOQs, and IFC packages.
•    Apply Worley QA/QC processes; lead internal design reviews, resolve interdisciplinary TQs/RFIs.
•    Prepare/validate PVsyst (or equivalent) models, uncertainty analysis.
•    Experienced with PR test methodology.
•    Commissioning assistance.
•    Coordinate with AC/BOP engineers on MV reticulation, interconnection, and protection boundaries.
•    Collaborate with Owner’s Engineer and EPC contractor teams during design and construction.
•    Apply NZ/AU standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777 series, AS/NZS 5033), IEC norms, and client specifications.
•    Mentor junior engineers; support bid inputs and scope definition.

About You

•    Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
•    Significant utility‑scale solar PV/DC detailed design experience; proven delivery of IFC packages.
•    Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD (or equivalent), and preferably one power system platform (ETAP, DIgSILENT).
•    Familiarity with tracker systems, inverter topologies, and high‑current DC protection/coordination.
•    Experience with PR testing, SAT/FAT witnessing, and hybrid PV+BESS integration.
•    Strong design optimisation mindset (LCOE/Capex trade‑offs).
•    Clear technical writing; client‑facing when required.
•    Works effectively in multi‑disciplinary/global teams; proactive risk identification and mitigation.
•    Leadership in design assurance and mentoring.

Why you should apply

•    We offer a competitive employment package.
•    Flexible working conditions.
•    Paid parental leave program.
•    Ability to purchase additional leave.
•    Supported by both a local and globally connected team.
•    Opportunity to work on a variety of diverse and exciting projects as we transition to a more sustainable world.

Moving forward together

At Worley we want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.  And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Apply today.