AddressAbout the role
Our Perth team are looking for a Renewable Energy Engineer/Consultant with expertise and interest in the Renewable Energy/Sustainability sector, to join us on a permanent basis.
The role will be within our Energy Team, reporting to our Energy Team Leader. The team is part of a national offering and is targeting landmark Energy Transition projects nationwide. This role is suited to someone who wants to be part of the Energy Transition in delivering commercial and utility scale renewables projects. It is ideally suited to a candidate who has at least 4 years’ experience working on a range of renewables, buildings energy, and energy market related projects.
Responsibilities, competencies, familiarities:
- Responsible for leading and delivering renewable energy projects where Stantec is engaged for professional services in a design and advisory role .
- Responsible for completing concept design, detailed design, tender and construction documentation, and witnessing testing & commissioning for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system solutions.
- Responsible for conducting desktop and onsite audits, surveys, reviews and inspections as per our project requirements.
- Competent with relevant Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 3000, 4777 and 5033.
- Competent with the supply authority application process for inverter-based energy systems, and the various Australian DNSPs’ Technical Rules.
- Familiar with project siting constraints, such as environmental, social, and governance considerations for developments.
- Familiar with grid connection constraints, such as system strength, inertia, and power systems engineering studies to demonstrate steady-state / dynamic / transient stability for advanced inverter systems.
- High-voltage distribution and substation design experience are desirable.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce; or similar
- Have commercial solar/battery/energy storage/renewables (DER) experience
- Interact and engage with our clients as a professional consultant, providing an appropriate level of service.
- Use written professional communication to deliver our project requirements such as email, reports, technical drawings, memos and specifications.
- Apply technical skills and commitment in a way which ensures projects are thoroughly considered, personally reviewed, and delivered on time.
- Be accurate, diligent and professional.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence, respect, open-mindedness, positivity, and adaptability.
- Participate in and present at meetings with clients and other consultants.
- Assist and contribute to the optimisation of processes and templates within our Energy Team.
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of both commercial and technical aspects of potential projects.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to apply technical expertise in a way which balances commercial profitability, QA adherence, risk management and the morale of others.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to use initiative and think outside the box.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
We have a preference for someone holding or working towards chartered status eligible for recognition on the National Engineering Registration.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
