Energy Team Leader

Energy Team Leader (Solar/BESS) - ( 240003RO )

**Description**

Elevate your career with an opportunity to shape the renewable landscape of Australia. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is on the lookout for an Energy Team Leader to head our dynamic team, specialising in Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

**About the role**

With a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Technical Consultant in the Solar/BESS realm, we are searching for someone who not only has a solid technical background but is also a well-networked individual within the renewable energy sector. Your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, including approximately 40% project leadership and business development, 40% technical delivery, and 20% people management.

We are looking for someone with the skills and ambition to grow and shape a market-leading renewable energy team.

Responsibilities, competencies, familiarities
- Responsible for leading and delivering concept design, detailed design, tender and construction documentation, and witnessing testing & commissioning for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system solutions.
- Responsible for conducting desktop and onsite audits, surveys, reviews and inspections as per our project requirements.
- Competent with relevant Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 3000, 4777 and 5033.
- Familiar with project siting constraints, such as environmental, social, and governance considerations for developments.
- Familiar with grid connection constraints, such as system strength, inertia, and power systems engineering studies to demonstrate steady-state / dynamic / transient stability for advanced inverter systems.
- High-voltage distribution and substation design experience are desirable.

To be successful for this role you'll need the following:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce; or similar
- Have commercial solar/battery/energy storage/renewables (DER) experience
- Be well-connected in the renewable energy sector and confident in business development
- Interact and engage with our clients as a professional consultant, providing an appropriate level of service.
- Be accurate, diligent and professional.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence, respect, open-mindedness, positivity, and adaptability.
- Participate in and present at meetings with clients and other consultants.
- Assist and contribute to the optimisation of processes and templates within our Energy Team.
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of both commercial and technical aspects of potential projects
- Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to use initiative and think outside the box.
- Positive, can-do attitude.

We have a preference for someone holding (or working towards) chartered status eligible for recognition on the National Engineering Registration.

**About Stantec**

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

**What we offer**

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program

**Culture**

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and soci