Renewables Engineering Manager — Grid & Systems Lead

Gamuda Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia seeks an Engineering Manager (Renewables) based in Melbourne CBD to provide technical authority across utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects, from concept through commissioning.

You will lead FEED studies, engage Tier-1 OEMs, coordinate with power systems teams, and drive safe, cost-effective design across electrical, HV, civil and SCADA disciplines within a global Tier-1 contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (CPEng / RPEQ highly regarded).
• 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, evaluate complex engineering packages, 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

PV design

BESS architecture

HV substations

Grid standards

AEMO registration

Cost optimization

Education

Electrical/ Renewable/ Mechanical/ Civil Eng

Job description

Gamuda Australia seeks an Engineering Manager (Renewables) based in Melbourne CBD to provide technical authority across utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects, from concept through commissioning.

You will lead FEED studies, engage Tier-1 OEMs, coordinate with power systems teams, and drive safe, cost-effective design across electrical, HV, civil and SCADA disciplines within a global Tier-1 contractor environment.