Engineering Manager - Renewables Lead (Solar, Wind, BESS)

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 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.