Senior Project Engineer

Alinta Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Energy discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer day

Fully stocked kitchens

Job summary

Alinta Energy is delivering the Marri Wind Farm, a landmark renewable energy project located about 140km north of Perth. As Senior Project Engineer, you will lead the technical streams, provide engineering leadership across design, construction and commissioning, and ensure quality, compliance and performance.

You will manage a team of Project Engineers and key technical partners to deliver this critical project.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Experience delivering large-scale energy, power or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage external consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical streams and engineering governance across delivery of a major renewable energy infrastructure project.
• Manage Project Engineers, consultants and the Owner's Engineer function.
• Oversee design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations and Australian Standards.
• Drive quality management throughout design and construction, ensuring built and commissioned work aligns with approved technical requirements.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Lead engineering delivery on a landmark WA wind farm project
• Manage design compliance, quality and technical governance
• Support WA's transition to a cleaner energy future

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.

About The Role

Join Alinta Energy and play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Marri Wind Farm, a landmark renewable energy project located approximately 140km north of Perth. Set to harness the region’s significant renewable energy resources, support energy security, regional economic activity, and Western Australia’s broader decarbonisation objectives, this major development will play an important role in the state's energy transition. As Senior Project Engineer, you'll lead the technical streams of project delivery, providing engineering leadership across design, construction and commissioning activities while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance and performance are achieved. Leading a team of Project Engineers and managing key technical partners, you'll help shape the successful delivery of a project that will leave a lasting impact on Western Australia's energy future.

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia - and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You’ll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We’re big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

• flexible working
• energy discounts
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• a paid volunteer day each year
• fully stocked kitchens
• and lots more.

What You'll Do

• Lead technical streams and engineering governance across delivery of a major renewable energy infrastructure project.
• Manage Project Engineers, consultants and the Owner's Engineer function.
• Oversee design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations and Australian Standards.
• Drive quality management throughout design and construction, ensuring what is built and commissioned aligns with approved technical requirements.
• Partner with contractors and stakeholders to identify risks, resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.

Your Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, ideally Electrical Engineering, although other disciplines will be considered.
• Significant experience delivering large-scale energy, power generation, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise across design, construction, commissioning or operational phases of complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and managing external consultants and contractors.
• An influential communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, sound judgement and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced project environment.

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.