Renewables & Storage Engineer

About the role

Aurecon is looking for an experienced Renewables & Storage Engineer to lead the development and delivery of utility‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and power generation projects across Queensland and beyond. You will join a collaborative Power Generation team and help shape the transition to sustainable energy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead scoping, concept and feasibility studies for battery and generation assets.
• Manage EPC/IPP procurement, including specifications, tender evaluation and negotiations.
• Provide advisory services on renewable generation and storage market strategies.
• Support projects through detailed design, owner’s engineer, lender’s engineer and O&M phases.
• Conduct lender due diligence and technical risk assessments.
• Develop business cases integrating technical, commercial and market insights.
• Build client relationships, support business development and prepare proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, advisory, commercial and delivery functions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in the power industry, consulting, storage or energy project development.
• Strong understanding of the full project development lifecycle from approvals to operations.
• Relevant engineering qualification (electrical preferred) with RPEQ registration or eligibility.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative, curious and innovative mindset aligned with Aurecon’s values.

Required skills

• Electrical infrastructure knowledge
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Power generation technologies
• Project development and delivery
• EPC/IPP procurement processes
• Lender due diligence and technical risk assessment

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact renewable energy projects
• Continuous learning and professional development