Lead Microgrid Development Engineer - Renewable Projects

AGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking a Lead Development Engineer for its Energy Solutions Team. Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will lead the technical development of hybrid microgrid projects from early-stage opportunities through to financial close and handover to the delivery team.

You will guide solar, battery storage, thermal, and HV infrastructure workstreams, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical and commercial soundness within regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in power systems modelling and electrical design.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of hybrid microgrid projects from opportunity to handover.
• Act as primary technical interface with developers, sales teams and suppliers.
• Develop structured handover packages documenting design, assumptions and risks.
• Lead technical cost estimates, bids, risks and engineering input into contracts.
• Coach engineers and oversee project handover, procurement, quality and safety.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems modelling

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Renewables experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status (Engineers Australia)

Job description

AGL is seeking a Lead Development Engineer for its Energy Solutions Team. Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will lead the technical development of hybrid microgrid projects from early-stage opportunities through to financial close and handover to the delivery team.

You will guide solar, battery storage, thermal, and HV infrastructure workstreams, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical and commercial soundness within regulatory requirements.