Principal Engineer | Renewable Energy I Melbourne
Core
Lead technical role as an Owner's Engineer supporting major utility-scale solar and BESS projects across Australia, guiding engineering decisions and navigating grid connection processes.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Owner's Engineer)
Builds
Utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects
Domain
Renewable Energy / Power Systems
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Utility-scale renewable project delivery, Owner's Engineer experience, regulatory compliance, technical reporting, contract negotiation, OEM/vendor management, grid connection expertise
Preferred skills
NER/RPEQ/RPEV/CPEng accreditation, established industry relationships
Technologies
Solar PV, BESS, Balance of Plant (BoP)
Responsibilities
Provide expert technical leadership across Solar PV, BESS and BoP design and delivery; Review and develop tender documentation, design packages and project specifications; Conduct technical assessments and contribute to high-quality red-flag and TDD reporting; Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, performance guarantees and warranty conditions; Support EPC, O&M and supply contract negotiations; Manage OEM and vendor engagement; Guide clients through the grid connection process across the NEM and SWIS regions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic client advisory