About Our Client
Our client is a leading renewable energy developer and operator with a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across Australia. They are known for their commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes through collaborative project teams and solid stakeholder engagement.
Job Description
Project Engineering
- Lead technical design, specifications, and scope of work for renewable energy and storage projects.
- Review and optimise engineering designs to meet standards and commercial goals.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities and prepare RFQs.
- Support tendering processes, including technical and commercial assessments.
- Manage contractor selection and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Support testing and commissioning to Australian and international standards.
Project Management
- Coordinate reporting between project teams and shareholders.
- Support construction engineering and ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
- Work with grid connection teams and network providers to develop connection scopes.
- Monitor and improve engineering design performance and reliability.
- Lead stakeholder meetings, design reviews, and risk assessments.
- Oversee delivery of utility-scale projects, managing subcontractors and consultants.
- Track project schedules and ensure timely delivery.
- Provide feedback on technical and schedule risks.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with shareholders and internal teams to align processes and approvals.
- Maintain visibility of activities requiring stakeholder input.
- Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, contractors, regulators, and consultants.
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure business needs are met throughout project phases.
Contractor Management
- Lead and coordinate engineering consultants and contractors.
- Manage feasibility, FEED, and specialist services.
- Ensure effective interface management for EPC/D&C; contractors.
- Support commercial and project management of contractor services.
The Successful Applicant
Ideal Candidate
- Electrical Engineering degree with 10+ years industry experience, including 5+ years in Australian solar, wind, or BESS projects.
- Strong technical background in HV Balance of Plant design (primary, secondary, communications).
- Experience in both project development and delivery, with a focus on early-stage engineering.
- Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholders across complex utility-scale projects.
- Familiarity with Australian and international standards, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Mandarin language skills are a bonus.
What’s on Offer
- High-impact role in delivering utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects across Australia.
- Opportunity to work on solar, wind, and BESS projects from development through to commissioning.
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📌 Senior Project Engineer
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Melbourne