Senior Renewables Engineer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vinova Full time

What will this job do to improve your life?

Step into the go-to role for development engineering. You'll own decisions that determine project viability, learn across multiple technologies, and build a profile as the person who turns early concepts into bankable projects. The remit spans Australia and New Zealand, giving you variety, site exposure and genuine autonomy plus the visibility to accelerate into broader technical leadership.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Markets, you'll partner closely with Planning, Development and Commercial teams, and manage specialist consultants and contractors. Your north star: deliver sound, compliant, low-risk designs and assumptions that secure approvals and de-risk FID.

Duties

  • Own resource monitoring plans to bankable uncertainty pre-FID
  • Lead energy yield assessments for wind and solar
  • Scope and review technical studies (noise, glint/glare, flicker, EMI, hydrology)
  • Manage met mast, LiDAR and solar monitoring vendors
  • Shape preliminary layouts and configurations with the wider team
  • Visit sites across AU/NZ; assess suitability and support approvals
  • Run technical due diligence on acquisition opportunities
  • Draft and negotiate technical specs and performance guarantees
  • Build effective stakeholder relationships and present clear technical reports
  • Drive Safety in Design and support budget preparation

Skills/experience

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy or related field
  • Depth in wind/solar resource campaigns and energy yield analysis
  • Proficiency with PVsyst and leading wind tools (WAsP, WindPRO, WindFarmer)
  • Knowledge across solar, wind and BESS design and performance
  • Familiarity with AU/NZ standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Exposure to hybrid integration and interface risk management
  • Strong communication, autonomy and vendor management

Benefits

  • Hybrid work with flexibility
  • High visibility with direct impact on project outcomes
  • Career growth into broader technical leadership
  • Site exposure across Australia and New Zealand
  • Supportive, safety-first culture

Company & culture

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer active across Australia and New Zealand. You'll join a tight, collaborative team with strong executive backing, clear decision-making lines and a culture that values initiative, learning and delivery excellence.

If you're interested in this position, please apply here or contact the Vinova team to discuss in confidence.

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