Engineering Manager (Renewables)

GAMUDA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Gamuda Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager (Renewables) based in Melbourne to lead technical authority across utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects. You will oversee engineering design, FEED studies, OEM selection and grid integration from concept through commissioning.

You will manage technical risks, guide design reviews, coordinate disciplines, and collaborate with AEMO/NSPs to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions within EPC/D&C frameworks.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Grid integration

PV/BESS design

OEM/vendor evaluation

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

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.

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

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.

Your 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.