Solar and Energy Storage Project Lead

Senior Technical Manager - Solar and Energy Storage

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our solar and energy storage projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all technical aspects of utility-scale solar farms and energy storage projects from development to commercial operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of engineers and technical professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Assist with technical inputs for new solar farm opportunities.
• Conduct technical feasibilities 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 high-level designs 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 inspections.
• Build relationships with EPCs, BoP contractors, suppliers, engineering consultants, and technical advisors.
• 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, 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 multi-contract 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 off-take arrangements.
• Assist with the grid connection process from preliminary enquiry through to full commercial operation and subsequent ongoing obligations.
• Establish 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering. Masters in Renewable will be an added advantage.
• Substantial experience in Solar and BESS is essential.
• Experience in working with an EPC Contractor and/or design consultant (preferred).
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and international reference standards applicable to Solar, BESS, and associated equipment and systems shall be highly regarded.
• A working knowledge of Environmental and Health and Safety legislative requirements.
• Knowledge of NER and experience in dealing with NSPs and AEMO.
• Experience with PVsyst, AutoCAD, MS Projects, PV design software tools required.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile solar and BESS projects.
• Chance to develop skills in project management, technical leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Others:

• Must be willing to travel for site visits and meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.