Lead Development Engineer – Hybrid Microgrid Solutions

AGL Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Energy seeks a Lead Development Engineer to drive the technical development of complex hybrid microgrid projects from early-stage opportunity through to financial close and handover to the delivery team. The role covers solar PV, battery storage, thermal generation, and HV infrastructure, with the position based in Sydney or Melbourne.

You will lead engineers, interface with developers, sales teams and equipment suppliers, and ensure technically sound, commercially optimised solutions that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; working towards Chartered status with Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Experience in power systems modelling, electrical design, systems integration and leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Renewable energy experience, including large-scale solar or battery energy storage systems connected to HV networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of complex hybrid microgrid projects from early-stage opportunity through to financial close and handover to the project delivery team.
• Be the primary technical interface with project developers, sales teams and equipment suppliers for projects in scoping and development phases.
• Develop structured handover packages that clearly document design intent, technical assumptions and project risks for the delivery team.
• Lead technical cost estimates, bid responses, project risks and engineering input into contracts.
• Coach engineers through technical decisions and oversee project handover, procurement, quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Renewables experience

Power systems modelling

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Project development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AGL Energy seeks a Lead Development Engineer to drive the technical development of complex hybrid microgrid projects from early-stage opportunity through to financial close and handover to the delivery team. The role covers solar PV, battery storage, thermal generation, and HV infrastructure, with the position based in Sydney or Melbourne.

You will lead engineers, interface with developers, sales teams and equipment suppliers, and ensure technically sound, commercially optimised solutions that