Sydney-based Renewable Energy Design Lead

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Project bonus on top

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design development for renewable energy projects across utility-scale Solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid setups. You will drive design from concept through construction, collaborating with development, engineering, procurement, consultants, contractors and network stakeholders.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australian electrical design practices and the ability to coordinate multiple engineering

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy design, preferably Solar PV and BESS.
• Ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines and external consultants.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development across Solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
• Develop and optimise conceptual designs around site constraints, CAPEX, OPEX, reliability and performance.
• Manage external design consultants and review their outputs.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines and key project interfaces.
• Work with procurement and engineering teams on equipment selection and design requirements.
• Manage design interfaces and identify potential project risks early.
• Review contractor designs to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Develop standardised design approaches to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Renewable energy design

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design development for renewable energy projects across utility-scale Solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid setups. You will drive design from concept through construction, collaborating with development, engineering, procurement, consultants, contractors and network stakeholders.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australian electrical design practices and the ability to coordinate multiple engineering