Lead Project Engineer – Renewable Energy
12-Month Contract | Perth Based | 45-Hour Week | Ad Hoc Site Travel
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join a leading resources and energy organisation delivering large-scale decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across Australia. We are also open to Junior Project Engineer's if you have utility scale solar experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, development, execution, commissioning and operations.
* Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in utility-scale Solar PV projects.
* Coordinate engineering design activities and manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
* Support project cost estimates, schedules and business case development.
* Conduct technology assessments and identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation.
* Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
* Support procurement activities, including development of scopes of work and technical evaluations.
* Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
* Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and operational phases.
* Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers.
* Mentor and support project engineers and junior engineering team members.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
* Extensive experience in Solar PV power plant engineering and design.
* Strong understanding of solar resource assessment, plant performance modelling and generation forecasting.
* Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
* Sound knowledge of Australian electrical and renewable energy standards.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business outcomes.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
* Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced project environments with competing priorities.
What's On Offer
* 12-month contract opportunity.
* Perth-based role with occasional site travel.
* 45-hour working week.
* Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
* Collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
* Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
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