Renewable Energy Engineer (Graduate)

Renewable Careers Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Development funding

CPEng pathway

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Sydney is seeking a graduate engineer to help build Australia’s clean energy future. You will support engineering across our project pipeline and gain hands-on responsibility from day one.

The role offers hybrid work from our Sydney office, a structured development path with senior mentoring, and exposure to the full project lifecycle across solar, wind and storage assets. Ideal candidates have a relevant engineering degree, a passion for renewables, strong data

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field.
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical topics simple.
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Internships, vacation work or project experience in energy are highly regarded but not required. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects.
• Prepare energy yield assessments, site evaluations and technical due diligence.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordination with network operators and AEMO processes.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Support construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across Australia.
• Analysing performance data from operating assets and recommending improvements.
• Contributing to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Initiative

Interest in renewables

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field

Job description

Type: Full-time, permanent

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across Australia. Our growing portfolio spans utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS), and as a long-term owner we stay with every project from the first feasibility study through years of operation. We are expanding our Sydney team and looking for a graduate engineer ready to help build Australia's clean energy future.

What you will do

• You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while taking on real responsibility from the start. Your work will include:
• Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage
• Preparing energy yield assessments, site evaluations and technical due diligence
• Assisting with grid connection applications and coordination with network operators and AEMO processes
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across Australia
• Analysing performance data from operating assets and recommending improvements
• Contributing to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical topics simple
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• The right to work in Australia
• Internships, vacation work or project experience in energy are highly regarded but not required. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

What we offer

• AUD $80,000 - $95,000 base salary plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Sydney office
• A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
• Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies
• Generous leave, wellbeing support and professional development funding, including your pathway to CPEng
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds. Adjustments are available on request throughout the recruitment process.