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Associate Director - Renewable Energy (Solar)

Christchurch, nz💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead technical and delivery requirements for complex solar hybrid projects and BESS integration as a trusted advisor for clients in New Zealand.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director (Solar/Renewable Energy)

Builds

Solar generation assets, BESS systems, and integrated renewable solutions for clients in NZ and Australia.

Domain

Renewable Energy / Solar / Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Solar project delivery leadership, BESS integration expertise, Owners Engineer experience, NZ construction regulations knowledge, electrical engineering background, commercial negotiation, procurement evaluation, stakeholder management, mentoring

Preferred skills

Chartered Engineer status, Master's in Renewable Energy, experience in consulting/developer/OEM/EPC sectors, factory/site acceptance testing expertise

Technologies

PV panels, inverters, transformers, plant power controllers, SCADA, security systems, tracker systems, harmonic filters, AC/DC coupled BESS

Responsibilities

Originate project proposals and support business development, lead technical approach for client projects, prepare and review principal requirements and technical schedules, lead procurement and tender evaluations, support contract negotiations on performance guarantees, lead project delivery in Owners Engineer or Design Management capacity, provide market insights and mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope

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