Senior Renewables Engineer

GHD
Perth +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for engineers with project delivery experience in wind and renewable energy who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and who are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements in Perth, Western Australia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project delivery, especially wind farms.
    — “Relevant experience in engineering, project delivery or project management, ideally across wind, renewable energy, power generation or major infrastructure”
  • Professionals who have led or supported owner’s engineer services or construction-phase activities.
    — “Experience supporting or delivering wind farm development, construction, owner’s engineer services or related project activities”
  • Individuals who can manage schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables across diverse teams.
    — “Coordinate technical inputs and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams, while managing schedules and budgets”

Things to consider

  • Some travel may be required, which could affect work-life balance expectations.
    — “Some travel may be required to meet project needs”
  • The role emphasizes project delivery over specialized modeling or assessment tasks.
    — “The role focuses on project delivery, rather than wind modelling or energy yield assessment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing project risks and interfaces with stakeholders in your resume.
    — “Manage project risks and interfaces, while building effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders”
  • Emphasize your ability to prepare and review technical scopes and specifications.
    — “Prepare and review scopes of work, technical specifications and early stage engineering design”
  • Showcase your track record in coordinating teams and delivering complex projects.
    — “Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams across each project stage”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support the development and delivery of wind and other renewable energy projects
  • Contribute to owner’s engineer services
  • Prepare and review scopes of work
  • Support procurement and construction-phase activities
  • Manage project risks and interfaces
Typical background
Degree in electrical or mechanical engineeringRelevant experience in engineering, project delivery or project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Renewable Energy ProjectsProject DevelopmentOwner’s Engineer ServicesTechnical AdviceProject ManagementRisk ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Coordination

Preferred

WindproSolarBattery Energy Storage

Stack & domain

Wind And Other Renewable Energy ProjectsMultidisciplinary Teams CoordinationProject Development And DeliveryOwner’s Engineer ServicesTechnical AdviceScopes Of WorkTechnical SpecificationsEarly Stage Engineering DesignProcurementContractor EngagementConstruction-phase ActivitiesProject Risks And InterfacesClient And Project Stakeholder RelationshipsWindproRenewable Energy ToolsSolarBattery Energy StorageOther Complementary Energy TechnologiesCommunicationCollaborationRenewable EnergyWind FarmPower GenerationMajor Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from GHD

Our world demands low-carbon energy solutions to support a net zero future. GHD has a strong pipeline for the delivery of renewable energy projects in Western Australia and we are looking to expand our Energy team to support our clients in delivering their Renewable Energy initiatives.

We’re looking for project engineers and senior engineers to support our growing renewable energy portfolio. We’ll appoint at the level that best reflects your experience and capability.

You’ll work on renewable energy projects across Australia. You’ll contribute to, or lead, project development and delivery, owner’s engineer services and technical advice.  The role focuses on project delivery, rather than wind modelling or energy yield assessment.

Depending on your experience, you may lead projects or take on more responsibility for delivery. You’ll bring fresh thinking to complex and rewarding work, backed by technical and project leaders. You’ll collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams across each project stage.

      In this role, you will:

Support the development and delivery of wind and other renewable energy projectsCoordinate technical inputs and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams, while managing schedules and budgetsContribute to owner’s engineer services, project development and technical advicePrepare and review scopes of work, technical specifications and early stage engineering designSupport procurement, contractor engagement and construction-phase activitiesManage project risks and interfaces, while building effective relationships with clients and project stakeholdersWork with colleagues across Australia and our global network to deliver practical project outcomesContribute to proposals and help identify how we can support current and prospective clientsFor senior-level appointments, lead projects and support the development of other engineers

What you will bring:

Ideally, a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. We will also consider engineers from other disciplines or those with a masters in renewable energy who bring relevant renewable energy project delivery experienceRelevant experience in engineering, project delivery or project management, ideally across wind, renewable energy, power generation or major infrastructureExperience supporting or delivering wind farm development, construction, owner’s engineer services or related project activitiesThe ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and contribute to shared project outcomesClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholdersA practical and collaborative approach, with a commitment to safe project delivery and quality workRelevant experience for this role is often gained over 5 to 15 years, though we recognise that people build capability through different career paths. If your experience aligns with the role, we encourage you to apply. Experience with WindPRO or similar renewable energy tools would be useful, though it isn’t essential. We also value experience in solar, battery energy storage or other complementary energy technologies.

Why join us

 GHD is the consultant of choice to partner with clients in delivering their energy transition projects. Your work will help clients develop and deliver renewable energy projects with lasting value for industry and communities. You’ll be part of a connected team that combines local project knowledge with the support of our global network. Our work includes project development, owner’s engineer services, engineering and technical due diligence, along with procurement and construction support.

We’ll back your development as you take on varied project opportunities and build your project management and delivery capability. Bring your curiosity, commitment and ideas. See where they could take you.

    Ready to apply?Location: Perth, Australia. Some travel may be required to meet project needs.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We want everyone to participate fully in our recruitment process and contribute to an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

Our hybrid work arrangements support wellbeing and flexibility, while creating time for in-person collaboration.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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