About Synertec

Synertec is an ASX-listed specialist engineering and technology company delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across power, water, resources, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. With more than 30 years of experience in high-risk, highly regulated environments, we operate at the intersection of engineering and clean technology.

Our flagship innovation, Powerhouse, is a 100% renewable microgrid system that supplies clients with on-demand green power - without fossil fuel backups. We work across the full lifecycle of engineering and technology delivery, and we’re growing a team to support the next generation of sustainable energy infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design, integration, and delivery of advanced electrical systems, with a strong focus on microgrids, power conversion, and renewable energy systems.

You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, ensuring engineering quality, and mentoring engineers across Synertec Technology and Engineering Services. While remaining hands-on where needed, the role emphasises technical leadership, system-level thinking, and oversight of complex electrical solutions.

For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to contribute to business development, client engagement, and early-stage solution development.

About the Role:

Reporting into the General Manager - Technology and playing a critical role to the success of our Powerhouse offering, your responsibilities will include:

• Electrical design and integration leadership
  • Lead the design of electrical systems and architectures for microgrid and distributed energy solutions, including BESS, PCS, solar PV and hybrid generation.
  • Coordinate technical integration of major equipment, including BESS, PCS/inverters, PV, transformers, load banks, switchgear, generators and microgrid controllers, including PLC and SCADA interfaces.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated energy solutions.
• Engineering deliverables and compliance
  • Guide the preparation of technical deliverables, including specifications, design reports, SLDs, schematics, layouts, cable schedules, protection interfaces and construction work packs.
  • Ensure designs are safe, technically robust, constructable, maintainable and compliant with Australian Standards and client requirements.
  • Contribute to design standards, templates and engineering capability development.
• Stakeholder engagement and delivery support
  • Lead technical engagement with clients, OEMs, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Act as the client-facing technical lead in project meetings, design reviews, workshops and progress discussions.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide subject matter leadership in electrical engineering across project teams
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and consistency
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, tools, and methodologies
• Business Development Support
  • Participate in early-stage client meetings and solution development when required
  • Assist with technical input into proposals, project scoping, and concept design
  • Utilise technical writing abilities for tender submissions, technical specifications, and cost/pricing analysis

About You:

Above all, we would love like-minded and enthusiastic collaborators for whom whilst work is a job, it’s also a path to growth and professional development! For this role, we will be looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Strong experience (5 years +) in electrical engineering and power systems, ideally within renewables and with exposure to microgrids, solar, battery energy storage or hybrid systems.
• Strong system-level design capability
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong problem-solving capability and sound engineering judgement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly regarded:
  • CPEng, RPEQ, NER or equivalent registration.
  • Experience with utility-connected BESS, remote microgrids or hybrid generation.
  • Knowledge of grid-forming inverters, islanding, black-start and microgrid control modes.
  • Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs and cybersecurity considerations.
  • Experience with containerised power systems, brownfield site integration, major hazard facilities or DNSP approvals.
  • Experience supporting proposals, cost estimates, schedules, concept designs or PV/BESS modelling.

What’s in it for you:

• Work on the development and implementation of our world-leading energy technology product, Powerhouse.
• Balance your work/life with our highly flexible work arrangement options!
• Competitive Remuneration package on offer.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Leasing options available
• Monthly in office catering and activities
• Access to Synertec's Benefits Program
• Collaborate with broad engineering and commercial teams
• Build your career with Synertec with our dedicated development plans, including career growth opportunities!
• Range of Professional Development opportunities and internal training courses available to all employees.
• Fully confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff.
• Sustainability and social impact focused organisation with an Integrated globally recognised ESG framework.

Next steps:

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact Lucas Shah on (03) 9274 3060.

Applications will close on the 10th of July; however, we will be shortlisting and progressing with suitable individuals as the process progresses.

Please note, we will not be accepting unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies at this stage.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Synertec is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.