# Engineering Project Manager at Smart Commercial Solar in… > Source: https://confidential.careers/job-detail/engineering-project-manager-smart-commercial-solar-new-south-wales # Engineering Project Manager Smart Commercial Solar ** New South Wales, Australia ** Full Time ** Engineering Jobs ** Australia ** New [Apply Now](https://confidential.careers/go/14386026) ** Save ## Job Description Smart Com mercial Energy is seeking an experienced **Engineering Project Manager**to join our Projects team. As a leader in the commercial solar and storage space, we design and deliver complex energy solutions across Australia. With strong project flow and a growing pipeline, this role presents an opportunity to step into a position with real ownership, technical leadership, and impact. Based in our North Sydney office, with regular site travel, you’ll report to the Program Head and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes while mentoring and supporting the broader team. ### Role The Technical Project Manager is responsible for both the project engineering and project management of assigned commercial solar projects, providing single-point accountability from technical definition and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. The role combines strong engineering judgement with disciplined project delivery to achieve safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. The role will ordinarily carry end-to-end responsibility for projects. From time to time, the role may also: - Act as the dedicated Project Engineer or Project Manager where experience is required to support project outcomes. - Take on focused engineering or delivery assignments that provide meaningful professional development. - Mentor engineers and promote practical knowledge sharing across the engineering team. - Coordinate monthly engineering training and support continuous improvement of engineering systems and capability. ### Responsibilities ### 3.1 Safety - Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across engineering and project delivery. - Embed safe design, procurement, construction, commissioning and site-work practices including risk identification and mitigation. ### 3.2 Financial and Commercial - Own project budget oversight, forecasting and cost control to support on-budget delivery. - Coordinate procurement and logistics, and manage commercial risks, variations and supplier performance. ### 3.3 Results/Output - Lead or complete the following engineering and project delivery activities: Site Plans and Single Line Diagrams - Inverter, monitoring and protection schematics - String configurations and other detailed drawings as required. - Manage projects from handover through design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out. - Coordinate grid applications, structural assessments, council approvals and other project requirements. - Manage schedules, resources, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders to meet agreed milestones. - Maintain complete project and engineering records, manuals, handover documentation and compliance evidence. - Review and sign off technical deliverables within delegated authority and elevate matters requiring specialist approval - Provide clear ownership and communication across technical and delivery interfaces. ### 3.4 Quality - Ensuring engineering designs and project execution meet Smart standards, Australian Standards and industry best practices - Apply effective quality assurance and review processes to minimise errors, rework and delivery risk. - Provide technical oversight of photovoltaic system design, installation, commissioning and monitoring. - Contribute to improved engineering tools, templates, standards and project workflows. ### 3.5 People and Capability - Mentor, coach and provide technical guidance to engineers across live projects and development activities. - Organise, coordinate and implement monthly engineering training sessions and learning materials. - Act as a conduit to Kealy for knowledge sharing, technical needs and continuous improvement priorities. ### 3.6 Compliance - Ensure designs and projects comply with applicable legislation, codes and standards, including AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 3000. Maintain required internal controls, file naming, document management and approval standards. ### 3.7 Reporting - Provide regular, accurate updates on project process, budget, risks, technical matters and key decisions. - Track milestones and performance, upscale issues early and capture lessons learned for future projects ### Key Attributes The ideal candidate will: - Strong technical knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems, including rooftop and ground-mount solar. - Sound working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards. - Proven project management experience across complex commercial and MW-scale projects. - Ability to take end-to-end accountability and move confidently between engineering and delivery priorities. - Strong problem-solving, commercial judgement, planning and decision-making skills. - Experience mentoring engineers, facilitating learning and translating technical knowledge into practical guidance. - Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills. - Competitive salary package and career development opportunities - Flexible, family-friendly workplace with hybrid work options after probation - Market-leading, award-winning employer with a fun and dynamic culture - Work on cutting edge, innovative and world-first projects for amazing customers - Talented and supportive team, experienced management - Great North Sydney location: 4 mins walk from Vic X Metro Station, 8 mins from North Sydney train station - Paid parking available on site if required - Access to an Employee Assistance Program with six free counselling sessions per yea A dedicated Learning and Development budget for courses and professional growth #J-18808-Ljbffr Posted August 16, 2026