About us
We are seeking a skilled Renewable Energy Engineer/Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. Our Perth office is looking for an expert in the field of Renewable Energy/Sustainability, who has a passion for delivering commercial and utility-scale renewables projects.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the electrical design of renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). They will develop detailed designs for high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, including protection schemes, switchgear, and transformer specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the electrical design of renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind, and BESS.
- Develop detailed designs for HV and LV systems, including protection schemes, switchgear, and transformer specifications.
- Prepare and review single line diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings.
- Carry out system modelling, load flow studies, fault level analysis, and protection coordination.
- Perform detailed modelling and assessment of solar PV, battery storage, and microgrid systems.
- Have a strong understanding of financial and economic analysis (NPV, IRR, LCOE) to support investment decisions.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams from concept to commissioning.
- Liaise with DNSPs, regulators, and internal stakeholders for grid compliance and approvals.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Prepare and present detailed technical and commercial reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers within the team.
- Engage with clients, stakeholders, and DNSPs to present and explain design solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful for this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical, Renewable Energy, Science or similar.
- Proven experience in energy project feasibility and delivery (solar/BESS/microgrids).
- Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., PVSyst, HOMER, ETAP, Excel, MS Project).
- Solid commercial acumen with ability to evaluate and justify project viability.
- Have commercial solar/battery/energy storage/renewables (DER) experience.
- Interact and engage with clients as a professional consultant, providing an appropriate level of service.
- Use written professional communication to deliver our project requirements such as email, reports, technical drawings, memos and specifications.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
- Professional Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
- Service Recognition Awards.
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
📌 Senior Renewable Energy Specialist
🏢 Bebeerenewable
📍 Australia