Senior Engineer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Redpath Partners Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Engineer - Permitting & Planning

Location:
Sydney or Melbourne

Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead permitting and planning activities for a growing pipeline of renewable generation and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across Australia's East Coast. This role will play a critical part in securing approvals, navigating regulatory frameworks, and ensuring smooth project progression from feasibility through to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage planning approvals, permitting applications, and environmental assessments for large-scale renewable and BESS projects.
  • Liaise with government agencies, network operators, local councils, and regulators to secure timely approvals.
  • Oversee environmental and technical consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with project schedules and compliance obligations.
  • Provide strategic advice to development teams on land-use planning, regulatory pathways, and risk management.
  • Support stakeholder engagement activities with communities, landowners, and other key parties.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant planning, environmental, and energy market regulations.
  • Contribute to project design and site selection processes with a focus on permitting feasibility.

About you:

  • Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience in permitting, approvals, or planning within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities sector.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian planning frameworks, environmental legislation, and permitting processes (state and federal).
  • Demonstrated track record of securing approvals for utility-scale renewable energy and/or BESS projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with regulators and communities.
  • Strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.

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