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Position Overview
Title: Electrical Engineering Specialist
Company: MTS Solar
Location: Byron Bay, NSW
Type: Full time.
Salary range: $97k - $100k + Superannuation
Purpose
Act as the critical technical bridge between sales team and the installation team, ensuring every solar and battery system is properly assessed, engineered, and ready for grid application and installation.
Role description
You are the Quality Control & Technical Design Station in our manufacturing line. No deal progresses to installation without your validation and engineering approval.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Assessment (Virtual & On-site)
• Virtual Reviews (95% of assessments)
o Analyze sales team provided photos and notes (meter board, switchboard, roof, site layout,etc)
o Assess existing solar/battery systems for compatibility
o Identify potential installation, shading or access challenges remotely from images, videos, notes on contacting the sales specialist.
o Estimate cable runs and assess switchboard capacity
o Evaluate panel and battery location mounting
o Document installation notes, access restrictions or safety concerns

• On-site Assessments (5% - complex sites only)
o Escalate for physical inspections when virtual assessment insufficient
2. Engineering & System Design
• Technical Validation
o Verify sales team's proposed system sizing
o Confirm inverter and battery compatibility with existing infrastructure
o Calculate cable sizing and voltage drop
o Determine meter upgrade requirements
• System Optimization
o Design optimal panel layout for maximum generation
o Specify mounting systems based on roof type
o Plan AC/DC coupling
o Confirm equipment configuration and compatibility
• Sales Support
o Assist Director in Technical support
o Assist Director as escalation point for complex system designs (shading, multi-pitch etc)
o Provide pre-sales design for solar proposals

3. Documentation & Compliance
• Pre-Grid Application Preparation
o System design verified against site
o Cable calculations complete
o Special requirements flagged
o Complete all technical documentation required for grid applications
• Handover to Responsible Electrician
o Provide complete technical package for grid application submission
o Flag any special requirements or non-standard installations
o Ensure all compliance requirements are documented
o Director (as Responsible Electrician) submits all grid applications and manages approvals
Technical Requirements
Essential Qualifications

Technical Skills
• Solar Design Software: Proficient in Pylon, Open Solar or similar
• Electrical Knowledge: AS3000, and relevant solar and battery regulations.
• Grid Requirements: Understanding of Essential Energy & Energex connection standards
• Safety: Working at heights, electrical safety, site assessment protocols
Systems & Tools
• Monday.com: Daily updates and progression tracking
• Google Workspace: Drive, Docs, Calendar integration
• Design Software: Pylon for system design
• Remote / Office: Remote workplace - Co-working space available to use

Performance Metrics
Efficiency Targets
• After Sales Handover, Deal is ready for Grid Application submitted in 76 hours
o Virtual assessment turnaround: