In the Technical Planning team, we help our Customers to develop, approve and finance renewable energy projects, by using our technical skills to conduct high-quality analyses and provide robust answers to difficult questions. We're predominantly engineers with a knack for skilfully using and building tools and models to get the answers we need.
The Technical Planning team is part of the Energy Analytics and Measurement section that provides a variety of services for preconstruction and operational renewable energy projects.
We're busy, and so we're looking for someone to join us in a graduate to senior level role.
Here are some of the things we do - it would be outstanding if you already have experience with some of these tasks, but if not, we can teach you:
Using tools to predict impacts such as shadow flicker, glint and glare, electromagnetic interference, noise, visual impact, and blade throw risks, to support planning applications for wind and solar projects
Designing efficient wind and solar farms considering complex constraints
Using sophisticated GIS-based analysis to identify promising sites for the development of utility-scale wind and solar projects
Modelling and mapping to better understand the wind and solar resource across countries, regions or sites
Providing assurance on project viability through pre-feasibility and red-flag assessments
Pproviding trusted advice as an expert witness at planning hearings.
As well as the technical elements of our work, we are continually engaging with various customers and stakeholders, including developers, investors, financiers, planning authorities and others. Some of the other important non-technical parts of our work include:
Engaging with customers to establish how our capabilities can help answer their questions
Preparing proposals including scope, scheduling and budgeting
Executing projects successfully through careful project management
Preparing effective, high-quality technical reports and presentations
Delivering insightful presentations to customers or other industry stakeholders
Explaining and discussing important results and outcomes from our work with customers or other stakeholders.
Finally, and on a more personal note:
We are a welcoming and supportive team who value the benefits and strength that come from diversity.
We have strong local and global heritage and we regularly work with knowledgeable and experienced colleagues from around the world.
We offer competitive renumeration and leave allowances, including paid and unpaid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
We're focussed on staying at the forefront of the industry though regular investment in research and innovation, and are supportive of employee development.
We work hard to stay close and support each other, and look forward to extending the same support to you throughout whatever challenges the coming years present.
Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
Guaranteed Superannuation
Generous Paid Leaves (Annual Leave, Compassionate Leave, Parental Leave)
Medical benefits
Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance, Salary Continuance Insurance, Worker's Compensation for all employees, Corporate Business Travel Insurance)
Profit Share
*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
If this appeals to you, we'd love to talk about whether you could find a place in our team.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!
Position Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, science, renewable energy, maths, physics, or other relevant discipline.
Knowledge, skills and experience required for the position are:
Excellent technical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Solid data analysis skills
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment
Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
Location:
Able to live and work in Australia (international relocation support is not provided for this role)
Work location is DNV's office in Melbourne or Sydney
Experience in, or familiarity with, any of the following would be great, but is not essential:
Experience in the renewable energy industry
Experience with the analysis, development and/or design of utility scale wind and/or solar energy projects
Experience with the permitting or planning process for wind and solar projects
Background or experience in radio-frequency (RF) propagation and interference, modelling of electromagnetic fields, or other related topics
Experience with one or more Geographic Information System (GIS) software packages (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Global Mapper)
Proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, VBA)
Experience building tools or software for solving technical or engineering problems
Project management skills and experience
Experience with building and maintaining professional relationships with customers
Experience in developing proposals for work, including budgets, appropriate contractual terms, and undertaking negotiations on scope and price with customers.
Physical abilities:
Normal office environment, involving regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching
Some domestic travel to other company office locations, site locations, client offices and conferences
Occasional work outdoors on site visits may be required.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
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📌 Engineer, Technical Planning (Energy Analytics & Measurements)
🏢 DNV Germany Holding
📍 Sydney