Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia NES FIRCROFT Full time
BH-253577

Posted: 27/11/2023

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  • Australia Victoria Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Alternative & Renewable Energy
  • Solar
    Engineering Manager

Full-time, Permanent position

Location:
Melbourne


NES Fircroft is recruiting on behalf of our leading solar development client in search for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their growing team in Melbourne.

They offer an above market salary and a great opportunity to deliver large scale renewable energy projects across Australia.

  • The Engineering Manager manages and undertakes all technical aspects of the utilityscale solar farms and energy storage projects from development to preconstruction through to construction covering concept and detailed design phases, tender process for full EPC wrap or multicontract delivery models.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Play an active role and assist with technical inputs for new solar farm opportunities.
  • Conduct technical feasibilities (resource assessment, energy yield assessment, geotechnical and hydrology investigations, LiDAR and feature surveys, and constructability etc) on new solar farm projects and potential acquisition targets.
  • Lead and provide support with concept design of solar farms taking into account site constraints, existing services, planning and environmental, grid connection and geotechnical, etc.
  • Develop solar PV and electrical highlevel designs including DC system, AC system (HV, MV, LV), electrical protection, earthing, SCADA, security, communication etc ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Standards, regulations and codes.
  • Develop single line diagrams, cable schedules, layout drawings for the solar farms and BESS projects.
  • Perform calculations for equipment sizing, cable losses, voltage drops, auxiliary losses, string sizing etc.
  • Conduct site visits and inspection
  • Build relationships with EPCs, BoP contractors, suppliers, engineering consultants and technical advisors to obtain a competitive advantage.
  • Prepare consultant engagement RFPs and work with the procurement team during tender process to evaluate preferred consultants factoring in price, scope, experience and overall level of services proposed.
  • Work with technical consultants (once appointed), stakeholders, and other third parties to confirm technical requirements of solar farm and BESS projects.
  • Develop technical specifications and prepares tender package for the construction and
  • O&M of Solar Farm and BESS projects depending on full EPC wrap or multicontract delivery models utilising BoP and Substation Contractors.
  • Direct, coordinate and provide information and documents to the suppliers of major equipment, EPC/BoP/Substation Contractors.
  • Evaluate tenders and negotiate contracts, including review of technical submissions (electrical, civil and structural plans, specifications, datasheets, calculations, and studies)
  • Coordinate EPC tendering process and communicate with EPCs to clarify scope of work, and technical clarifications.
  • Assist with and coordinate the technical due diligence (TDD) process and communicate with suppliers and contractors to clarify scope and TDD clarifications.
  • Provide inputs and assist the functional teams in achieving financial close and securing partners, funding, and offtake arrangements.
  • Assist with the grid connection process from preliminary enquiry through to full commercial operation and subsequent ongoing obligations, including the following major activities:
  • Assist with the registration process of generators/loads as required.
  • Coordination with all stakeholders (Contractors/NSP/AEMO/External Consultant/Internal Resources), as required.
  • Develop scope for the contestable work and secure competitive proposals from the Contractors
  • Establishing benchmark costing for individual HV/MV substation, MV Switchroom,
  • Capacitor Banks, Harmonic filters, Statcom, SVC etc by securing direct prices from the OEMs and civil/electrical/mechanical contractors
  • Provide support to Project Managers across all technical aspects during construction period, as needed.
  • Optimise LCOE and plant performance based on defined objectives
  • Continually assess the performance of the suppliers and contractors and maintain list of approved partners.

AUTHORITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering. Masters in Renewable will be added advantage.
  • Substantial experience in Solar and BESS is essential.
  • Experience in working with an EPC Contractor and/or design consultant (preferred)
  • Must be selfmotivated with an ability to balance multiple projects where focus on detail might be needed while working under tight deadlines.
  • Must be able to function equally well in fastpaced, collaborative, multidiscipline teams
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Australian Standards and international reference standards applicable to Solar,
  • BESS and associated equipment and systems shall be highly rega

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