Project Development Engineer

Collaborate closely with the development team on multiple wind farm projects Extensive pipeline of projects to help with the energy transition Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts |Career Growth Opportunities The better way forward As one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, with over 1.1 million customers, we have big plans for how we’ll help transform energy in affordable and sustainable ways over the coming years. It’s a genuinely exciting time for us, and it means we can offer opportunities to do work that makes everyone’s future better. Your part in it The Project Development Engineer will collaborate closely with the project development team, managing the technical aspects of a portfolio of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include preliminary design, grid connection coordination, and providing technical oversight across various development workstreams. The role will primarily focus on wind energy projects, with involvement in some hybrid renewable initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director of Development. What you’ll get out of it We’re a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other’s wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits. What you’ll put into it Provide engineering expertise and technical support in the evaluation, development, and construction of wind energy, solar, and storage projects. Coordinating and managing the grid connection strategy for each development project. Assist in project design by conducting GIS analysis, optimizing layouts, and creating detailed maps. Analyse wind and solar resource assessments, including designing measurement campaigns, ensuring data quality, conducting energy yield analysis, and optimizing layout designs. Conduct site visits to evaluate access routes and general technical workstreams that support the overall development process. Collaborate with the commercial team to provide technical insights for financial assessments. What you’ll bring to it Relevant tertiary engineering degree qualification In-depth understanding and awareness of the Australian Energy Market. Understanding of grid connection processes Appreciation in wind farm design software (e.g., windPRO, WindFarmer, etc.). Prior experience mapping/G.I.S Join us in shaping the future of our renewable energy landscape and delivering innovative wind farm projects across the country. Like what you’re seeing? If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance. If your application progresses your information will also be shared with a third-party organisation, as part of our recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. Closing date: 15th of November #LI-GF1