Senior Engineer

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a real difference? As Senior Engineer - Renewables at Energy Safe Victoria, you'll be at the heart of the state's clean energy transformation. Drive safety and excellence across wind, solar, and battery projects, collaborate with visionary teams, and help set new benchmarks for the industry. If you're passionate about renewable energy safety and eager to leave your mark, we want to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Join our Renewable Energy Safety department in the Regulatory Operations division and play a pivotal role in delivering regulatory guidance to electricity generation companies. You'll ensure safety and compliance in the large-scale renewable energy sector, with a focus on wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Reporting to the Generation and Storage Manager, you'll work alongside talented engineering and regulatory professionals, building strong relationships and shaping the future of energy safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and assessment of safety cases and safety management plans for renewable energy projects
• Provide formal guidance and feedback to regulated entities to help them meet obligations and improve safety outcomes across the sector
• Conduct incident and compliance investigations, applying Energy Safe's compliance and enforcement policy to renewable energy facilities
• Support Energy Safe's engagement with proponents in the generator licensing process, liaising with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), industry, and government on major infrastructure projects
• Engage and build strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to leverage technical expertise, drive integration with strategic goals, and uplift organisational capability
• Monitor industry trends and emerging risks in renewable infrastructure safety, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Represent Energy Safe at external forums and contribute to the development of best practices in renewable energy safety
• Conduct technical reviews and make recommendations to management on safety cases for generation and storage projects

To be successful, you will have:

• Expert knowledge of safety management principles and regulatory practices relating to energy infrastructure, including asset management, risk assessment, and compliance with Victorian regulations and Australian standards.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy technologies, including design, operation, and safety assessment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills for evaluating complex technical issues, identifying emerging risks, and developing practical solutions.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Project management and organisational skills, including the ability to lead and deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• An ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines, leveraging technical expertise to drive integration with strategic goals and uplift organisational capability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, including monitoring industry trends and best practices in renewable energy safety.
• An adaptable and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for innovation and the ability to respond to changing regulatory and technological landscapes.

How To Apply

Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

Energy Safe values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support. For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via

Ready to energise Victoria's future? Apply now and play a key role in ensuring a safe and sustainable energy sector.

Applications close at midnight Thursday, 13 November 2025.