Senior Renewable Energy Engineer
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Full Time
Job description
Your new company
Our client is a well-established renewable energy developer with a long-term investment strategy that sets them apart from many organisations in the market. They develop, own and operate their renewable energy assets for the long term, creating a genuine owner's mindset across the business. With a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy assets across Australia and New Zealand, they offer employees the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, operation and asset optimisation. The business has built a reputation for its collaborative culture, strong technical capability and disciplined approach to project development. This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team at a pivotal stage of growth and take ownership of some of the most strategically important projects within the portfolio.
Your new role
As the Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, you will be a senior member of the engineering team reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. You will play a critical role in advancing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects through development and toward FID. This is a highly autonomous position suited to someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial awareness. You will take ownership of complex engineering workstreams, manage interface risks across hybrid renewable energy projects, and provide technical leadership on key strategic initiatives including supplier negotiations, performance guarantees and major market tenders. Working closely with development, grid, commercial and project delivery teams, you will influence critical project decisions and help shape the future direction of a growing renewable energy portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering workstreams for utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects through development and pre-construction phases
- Take ownership of one of the organisation's most advanced solar and BESS developments, driving technical activities through to FID
- Lead warranty, performance guarantee and technical commercial negotiations with equipment suppliers and contractors
- Manage specialist consultants, contractors and technical advisors across multiple development projects
- Oversee resource assessments, energy yield studies, technical due diligence activities and owner's engineering reviews
- Support project acquisitions, due diligence processes and broader portfolio development activities
- Contribute to construction readiness, contractor management, quality assurance and owner's engineer activities as projects progress into delivery
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 6 + years experience in utility-scale solar, BESS or hybrid renewable energy
- Strong understanding of solar farm design, battery energy storage systems and grid-connected renewable energy projects
- Experience managing complex technical and commercial risks on large-scale renewable energy developments
- Understanding of electrical balance of plant design, plant performance and grid integration requirements
- Experience leading technical negotiations with OEMs, EPC contractors and equipment suppliers
What you'll get in return
- Join a renewable energy developer that develops, owns and operates its assets for the long term
- Take ownership of strategically important solar and battery projects with direct influence on investment decisions
- Long-term career progression and leadership opportunities as the portfolio expands
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV toLHS 297508 #3008854 - Connor Williams
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