Energy Storage Project Development Lead (Australia)

CATL; Australia; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CATL is seeking a Development Associate to lead energy storage project development in the Australian region, driving investment and financing activities. The role focuses on utility-scale storage opportunities, including greenfield and early development acquisitions, supported by significant investment in the development arm.

You will work with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams to navigate grid connections, land acquisitions, permits, and stakeholder engagement, delivering

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in energy/power sectors covering project development, technical, project M&A activities, and engineering management.
• Mastery of delivering projects from inception through RtB.
• Experience in Australian region energy storage project development, M&A, or asset rotation.
• Knowledge of BESS design and bankability.
• Experience RtB to FID and COD is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor Australian electricity market structures and price trends.
• Identify and evaluate energy storage opportunities (greenfield/brownfield/land to target).
• Manage development workflows: site selection, land acquisition, grid access, permits, M&A, inputs into financial model, coordination.
• Oversee land acquisition and liaise with land agents.
• Represent the company to councils, government officials, consultants, landowners.
• Lead project development processes: grid connection, permitting, environmental studies, public hearings, stakeholder relations.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, operations to minimize risks and maximize value.
• Coordinate grid connection with technical team and external consultants.
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules; act as project lead.

Conocimientos

Project development

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Grid connection

Budgeting & scheduling

English proficiency

Financial modeling

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

CATL is seeking a Development Associate to lead energy storage project development in the Australian region, driving investment and financing activities. The role focuses on utility-scale storage opportunities, including greenfield and early development acquisitions, supported by significant investment in the development arm.

You will work with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams to navigate grid connections, land acquisitions, permits, and stakeholder engagement, delivering