Engineering Manager (Renewables)

Gamuda Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia seeks an Engineering Manager (Renewables) based in Melbourne CBD to provide technical authority across utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects, from concept through commissioning.

You will lead FEED studies, engage Tier-1 OEMs, coordinate with power systems teams, and drive safe, cost-effective design across electrical, HV, civil and SCADA disciplines within a global Tier-1 contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (CPEng / RPEQ highly regarded).
• 8+ years of engineering leadership delivering utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects under EPC/D&C models.
• Strong expertise across PV plant design, BESS architecture, HV substations, wind turbines, and BOP.
• Deep understanding of NEM connection processes, AEMO generator registration, and grid standards.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks, evaluate complex engineering packages, and drive cost-effective technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering management, FEED studies, and technical deliverables across solar, wind, and BESS developments and EPC contracts.
• Direct technical evaluations, design reviews, and specifications for Tier-1 OEMs, inverter manufacturers, and battery suppliers.
• Interface with internal power systems teams, AEMO, and NSPs to oversee grid studies, GPS compliance, and registration requirements.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines across electrical, HV transmission, civil, structural, and SCADA/automation.
• Partner with tender and estimating teams to provide technical inputs, constructability reviews, and value engineering for major bids.
• Engage and direct external engineering consultancies to ensure design quality, safety-in-design, and schedule compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

PV design

BESS architecture

HV substations

Grid standards

AEMO registration

Cost optimization

Education

Electrical/ Renewable/ Mechanical/ Civil Eng

Job description

Gamuda Engineering is a highly regarded engineering and construction leader specialising in the design, delivery, and maintenance of major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects.

In Australia, our footprint is expanding rapidly across corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, delivering transformative projects such as the Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package, Stations Package West, Parramatta ISD, the $1.35B Coffs Harbour Bypass, and the $1B M1 Motorway Extension.

As part of our integrated energy infrastructure capability, Gamuda also funds, develops and builds large-scale clean energy assets – including involvement in ECI works in Victoria with further expansion in the pipeline. We are dedicated to attracting world-class talent and building an innovative, high-performing culture positioned as an employer of choice in the Australian infrastructure space.

About the Role

An opportunity is now available for an Engineering Manager (Renewables) – preferably based in our Melbourne CBD office. Reporting to the Melbourne-based Renewables Sector Lead, you will provide core technical authority across our portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects. In this key technical authority role, you will oversee engineering design, FEED studies, OEM technology selection, and grid integration from early concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering management, FEED studies, and technical deliverables across solar, wind, and BESS developments and EPC contracts.
• Direct technical evaluations, design reviews, and specifications for Tier-1 OEMs, inverter manufacturers, and battery suppliers.
• Interface with internal power systems teams, AEMO, and NSPs to oversee grid studies, GPS compliance, and registration requirements.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines across electrical, HV transmission, civil, structural, and SCADA/automation.
• Partner with tender and estimating teams to provide technical inputs, constructability reviews, and value engineering for major bids.
• Engage and direct external engineering consultancies to ensure design quality, safety-in-design, and schedule compliance.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (CPEng / RPEQ highly regarded).
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience delivering utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects under EPC/D&C models.
• Strong expertise across PV plant design, BESS architecture, HV substations, wind turbines, and balance of plant (BOP).
• Deep understanding of NEM connection processes, AEMO generator registration, and grid standards.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks, evaluate complex engineering packages, and drive cost-effective technical solutions.

What We Offer

• Strategic technical leadership role shaping a major national clean energy portfolio.
• Location flexibility based in Melbourne (preferred) or Sydney.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment backed by a global Tier-1 contractor.
• Competitive remuneration and clear career progression opportunities.

Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas and current Visa holders.

Unsolicited agency CVs submitted to Gamuda will not be accepted.