Renewable Energy Project Engineer

About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.

https://potentiaenergy.com.au/

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. Our current portfolio currently has four operating plants, comprising 310MW of solar capacity across South Australia and Victoria, and a 75MW wind farm in Western Australia. A 93MW solar farm is also under commissioning in Victoria and construction is underway on a 98MW solar and 20MW battery hybrid project in NSW. Potentia Energy has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 7GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Project Engineer will be responsible for leading engineering activities relating to contractual, scheduling and budget requirements for Potentia Energy projects across wind, solar and BESS.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Reviewing sites and identifying key site-specific risk areas
• Lead internal engineering team/external consultant to perform/review technical Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Design for Permitting, Basic design and Detailed Design.
• Prepare Energy Storage project Scope of Works, including technical specification and lead the technical alignment with different contractors. Support negotiation with preferred contractor and coordinate close the project contract technical schedules.
• Lead technical team to run Energy Storage project risk analysis including all the tech aspects. Cooperate with broader team to prepare assumption book of CapEx ad OpEx.
• Support Business Development Manager to complete the technical activities to lead Energy Storage project to Financial Close.

Project Execution:

• Pro-actively identifying and managing all technical issues during project delivery, identifying and procuring specialist technical support where required
• Support Project Manager and Contract Manager, manage Owner Engineer for design review and payment milestone verification during project execution phase
• Participate in Safety in Design, Design Review, Construction Risk Assessment Workshop and similar meetings
• Manage external Engineering Consultant services for Energy Storage engineering activities during project execution phase
• Prepare Energy Storage project technical status reports to communicate with team members and other internal/external project stakeholders
• Visiting site to forming strong relationships with EGPA Site Team , support construction and commissioning activities, and working closely with Contractor to solve technical issues.

Selection Criteria

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in renewable industry.
• Experience in either development or execution phase of Renewable Energy projects in Australia.
• Working knowledge of the processes and the technical requirements prescribed under the National Electricity Rules.
• A good understanding of Power Generation projects development and execution.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proven relationship building, people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical skill set with ability to manage complex project issues. managing time, and setting priorities.
• Willingness to occasionally travel and work from other offices (primarily Sydney) or from project sites during delivery as required.
• Tertiary Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of BESS, Wind or Solar technology and interconnection design

Our Benefits

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
• We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.