Technical Advisor - Power Unit Generator (Hydropower)

Reference: DEOG/HYDROPOWER/AUS_1788289412

Technical Advisor - Power Unit Generator (Hydropower)

Location: NSW / Project Site (as required)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Hydropower

Executive Overview

On behalf of our client delivering one of Australia's largest and most iconic renewable energy infrastructure projects, ewi is seeking a high-caliber Technical Advisor - Generator to join the engineering leadership team.

Based out of the Cooma office with site presence as required, this critical role requires a high-level hydropower domain specialist to drive technical governance, quality oversight, and execution integrity across all phases of the power unit generator package-from design verification through to grid synchronization.

Core Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership & Oversight: Provide authoritative engineering guidance across generator manufacturing, shop assembly, site erection, alignment, testing, and final commissioning.

  • Design & Submission Reviews: Review and verify vendor and subcontractor engineering packages, technical drawings, calculations, and design documentation against project specifications.

  • Site & Commissioning Execution: Direct commissioning planning and site activities, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site receipt checks, pre-commissioning, synchronization, and load testing.

  • Interface & Stakeholder Coordination: Manage technical interfaces between the generator, turbine, excitation, protection, control, and auxiliary systems. Act as the primary technical liaison with OEMs, consultants, contractors, and project leaders.

  • Risk & Quality Management: Identify technical non-conformances and operational risks, implement corrective actions, and enforce strict compliance with HSE standards, employer requirements, and international codes.

  • Reporting & Field Support: Deliver progress reports, punch lists, and commissioning documentation while providing rapid technical resolution for complex field issues.

Candidate Profile

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  • Technical Expertise: Extensive, proven experience in large-scale hydropower generator projects, with deep knowledge of asynchronous generators, excitation systems, protection, and plant interfaces.

  • Standards & Systems: Comprehensive knowledge of international hydropower standards, industry best practices, and grid synchronization protocols.

  • Site Capability (Preferred): Hands-on experience in site execution, performance testing, interface coordination, and field troubleshooting.

  • Core Competencies: Outstanding analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive progress in high-pressure, multi-disciplinary environments.

Agency Perspective & Summary

From a technical recruitment perspective, this position represents a benchmark career milestone for a senior electrical engineer specializing in large hydro generation on a major energy storage build.

Our client is not looking for a passive advisor; they require an influential technical authority who can bridge design office rigor with real-world site execution. If you bring deep expertise in hydro generator engineering, strong interface management capabilities, and the motivation to leave your mark on a legacy infrastructure project, this role offers an unmissable opportunity.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A$120,000.00 - A$250,000.00
Per annum
AUD120000 - AUD250000 per annum
Added 01/09/2026
Reference: DEOG/HYDROPOWER/AUS_1788289412

Technical Advisor - Power Unit Generator (Hydropower)

Australia Permanent Hydropower

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