Project Engineer

Haines Christo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Competitive bonus

Flexible working

Professional body membership

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Atmos Renewables is seeking an experienced renewable energy engineer to support engineering input across wind, solar and battery projects from feasibility through to construction and handover.

You will work with a lean team in Melbourne, collaborating with suppliers and contractors, and travel regionally as needed to advance projects across the NEM and WEM.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Engineering qualification.
• 2–5 years’ engineering experience in renewables.
• Experience in design and construction of wind, solar and BESS projects in Australia.
• Experience across lifecycle engineering phases.
• Collaborative, proactive team player with a can-do mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a lean, ambitious environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Hold a valid driving licence and available for domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering input to support development and asset management for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Assist with feasibility, planning, financial close and construction phases.
• Engage with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to ensure compliant engineering design and build.
• Support due diligence, technical reviews and performance testing.
• Coordinate with project management to track progress and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to operation readiness and handover processes.

Skills

Engineering degree

2-5 years experience

Renewable energy sector

Wind & solar & BESS

Collaboration

Adaptable

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Under pressure

Excellent communication

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Clean Energy, Clear Vision

Atmos Renewables is powering a sustainable future for Australia. We are driving the energy transition through developing, operating and responsibly investing in clean energy for the long term. We are committed to achieving positive environmental outcomes and lasting relationships with local communities. We work together with Integrity, Safety, Courage & Humility.

The Company

Atmos Renewables is a leading Australian renewable energy IPP with interests and ownership in over 1.9GW of wind and solar assets across all the NEM and WEM states. Established in 2020 by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a specialist global investment management company with over 25 years' experience in infrastructure, Atmos develops and invests in renewable energy projects at all stages of their lifecycle and is a long-term owner and operator of clean generation and storage assets.

Atmos will be part of the solution to decarbonizing Australia's electricity network by building and operating a portfolio of renewable energy generation assets while being the partner of choice for communities, landowners and offtakers across Australia.

Atmos is managed by a growing, highly experienced team of renewable energy professionals, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. We are committed to investing in clean technology that offsets carbon emissions in the Australian electricity markets and in a way that supports Australia's vibrant local communities and protects and enhances its biodiversity. Atmos is building a development pipeline of projects at various stages and expects to have projects in construction within the next year.

About Us

Atmos is looking for an experienced person committed to the energy transition and our company values. While relatively new, we have quickly become the fifth largest owner/operator of renewables within Australia through a series of portfolio acquisitions.

Atmos has established a healthy pipeline of onshore wind, battery and solar development stage projects across Australia through partnership agreements, acquisitions and our own internal development.

Suitable candidates will align with our company values, be comfortable working in a lean and ambitious company, be strong team workers and values driven. While we have a flexible work policy, our preference is for candidates capable of working in our Melbourne office and able to commit to regular regional and interstate travel, given the diverse and remote nature of our projects.

Reporting to the Head of Technical, the purpose of the role is to provide engineering input to support Atmos Renewables’ operating asset portfolio and its development strategies from feasibility and planning stages through to financial close and construction phase for wind, solar and battery energy storage projects. The role would suit a collaborative engineer, with a sound engineering foundation across renewable energy projects, who is eager to learn and broaden their expertise and can support Atmos Renewables’ asset management and growth strategies.

Project Development, Business Development

• Provide technical support to Atmos' origination and procurement of wind, solar and BESS development opportunities across the NEM and WEM, to expand Atmos' development pipeline through both own projects and partnering approaches
• Work closely with the other members of the development team to identify, assess and optimise project opportunities, with a view to deliver robust and high performing assets into construction and subsequent operations
• Engage with key equipment suppliers (wind turbine, PV, BESS and balance of plant), contractors and consultants to maintain up to date knowledge of engineering requirements, methods, costings, issues & opportunities, etc. Responsible for sharing this information within the business.
• Recommendations, specifications and analysis for engineering aspects of projects across disciplines (including civil/geotechnical, electrical and balance of plant), including constructability, material sourcing and transport considerations
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of technical viability of projects and communication of risks and opportunities as they relate to individual projects and industry-wide issues
• Provide engineering input into the development and optimisation of project layouts and support energy yield assessments
• Provide input into contract specifications, including technical standards, engineering design, construction methodologies and testing
• Support technical due diligence, both internal and through scoping, contracting and managing external advisers and consultants, for potential acquisition opportunities, including yield analysis, technical design & as-built DD, key inputs for financial models
• Support technical due diligence workstream for projects through the financial close process

Construction Projects

• Support delivery of renewable energy projects
• Manage technical interfaces between contractors and client SME's
• Managing and co-ordinating clients technical owners engineering team
• Engage directly with key stakeholders including Network Service Providers
• Support project management team with validating payment claims
• Tracking and monitor works against the project schedule and advising management team on progress
• Participate in project technical processes, procedures and performance including: design reviews, risk registers, documentation control, quality control and technical performance.
• Provide engineering support to completion, handover and defect period processes.

Operating Assets

• Engineering support for key technical issues and improvement initiatives at operating wind, solar and BESS assets
• Ad hoc and general engineering support at operating wind, solar and BESS assets, as required

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering
• 2 - 5 years of experience in engineering in the renewable energy industry
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design and construction of wind, solar and BESS projects in Australia
• Experience with engineering aspects of all phases of the lifecycle of renewable energy projects
• Collaborative team player, with a positive attitude
• Adaptable and eager to continue learning & improving
• Enjoys problem solving
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Current driving licence and available for short duration domestic travel

Reward

We are a small, dynamic and highly motivated team that works very closely together, and we want you to succeed with us. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we show this through the benefits we offer including competitive remuneration, competitive bonus, flexible working (including part-time considered) and professional body membership. We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities.