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Form of workAre you a motivated early-stage career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in Australia’s green energy growth?
Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG) is establishing a new renewable energy platform to support the development and growth of its existing 1.7GW onshore wind, solar and storage portfolio in ANZ. The business will develop, construct, own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets with a mission to accelerate the green transition.
GIG is currently looking for a renewable development engineer to join the renewables platform development team working on a range of renewables projects including wind and solar farms.
Based in Sydney or Melbourne, this role represents an opportunity to gain wide exposure across the full breadth of renewable energy project development to help kick-start a career of a motivated candidate seeking to pursue this exciting sector. You will work directly with an experienced renewable energy development team, assisting across a broad range of activities including design, planning, contracting, grid connections, financing, construction and operations.
Initially you will join GIG, before transitioning to the platform later this year.
Working as a part of the development team, you will be involved in the following activities:
Identification and assessment of new renewable energy project opportunities and sites
Assessment and optimisation of project designs including site layouts, equipment selection, energy assessment and construction approach
Assistance in environmental planning and approval processes including obtaining approvals and working with the team in satisfying planning conditions for the projects
Supporting and providing input into grid connection requirements and working with the grid connections manager in support of achieving an offer to connect for projects
Facilitating and producing project technical documentation and technical schedules for project execution and operations & maintenance including support in procurement activities
Assisting in project financing activities including working with advisers and other parties to achieve financial close of projects
Supporting project reporting and development progression.
As a part of the development team, you will be expected to work both independently and closely with experienced team members and leaders to deliver results as part of a team. Direct prior experience in above discipline areas is not mandatory, however the successful candidate will have a desire to be involved in these areas across a number of different projects.
To succeed in this role, you will have
Tertiary qualifications in engineering or associated technical fields such as planning and environment;
1-2 years work experience in energy, renewables or infrastructure projects is desirable but not mandatory;
A can-do attitude and strong self-motivation;
Strong project management and problem-solving skills;
Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and work with third-party consultants, suppliers and development partners
Working knowledge in relevant software packages including Excel, Word, Project and GoogleEarth
Commitment to workplace health, safety and environment.
If this role sounds of interest, please apply online.
About the Green Investment Group
Green Investment Group (GIG) is a specialist green investor within Macquarie Asset Management, and a global leader in the development of companies, assets and technologies that aim to accelerate the global transition to net zero. Initially launched by the UK Government in 2012 as the Green Investment Bank, it was the first institution of its type in the world. Acquired by Macquarie in 2017, GIG has grown to become one of the world’s largest green investors with a development pipeline of more than 30 GW in over 25 markets, spanning established renewables and emerging green technologies.
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage more than $A735.5 billion/EUR459.0/GBP394.6/USD531.7 in assets globally. Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity, and commodities.
All figures as at 31 March 2022.
For more information, visit greeninvestmentgroup.com and macquarie.com
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