Lead Wind Engineer

But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is that the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for? 

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next? 

As our Lead Wind Engineer for our clients’ projects in Western Australia (based in Perth), you'll play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that 'bring ideas to life' for our clients. Situated in our Energy Practice you will work across a multi-disciplinary team of professionals across Australia on a wide variety of projects of our Energy & Industrial service group, getting exposure to the most exciting major projects in Western Australia and other challenging projects across Australia. 

Your role will include: 

• Advising our clients on wind farm project development, design and operation from scoping, concept, feasibility and to design, FID and development. 
• Manage, or be part of delivering procurement processes including preparation of EPC/IPP type functional specifications, tender evaluations and contract negotiations.  
• Support project implementation through a variety of roles that include detailed design, owner's engineer, lenders engineer and operation and maintenance phase support. 
• Working closely with cross-functional project teams and project managers to support client needs and financial decisions. 
• Applying a strong knowledge of wind energy technologies to and the evolving renewable energy technology landscape globally, and the evolving regulatory requirements to provide confident technical advice to clients. 
• Working with wind energy analysists and battery experts to optimise client projects. 
• Being responsive to client's needs and maintaininga reputation for quality and timely advice. 
• Providing technical leadership to team members and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to support the diverse project requirements of our clients. 

Western Australia is at the forefront of the energy transition globally. We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business. 

What are we looking for from you? 

You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future: We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. Reporting to our Energy Practice Leader for WA and the NT, we are looking for someone with experience in senior engineering roles with 

• Bachelor degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. 
• Chartered engineer status is desirable for this role. 
• Experience in wind farm design, development and operation as a developer, owner or contractor is desirable for this role. 
• Experience in WA’s Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and/or the Pilbara’s North West Interconnected System (NWIS). 
• Strong technical capability and report writing skills. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with clients (consulting experience is desirable). 

We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and those that actively seek out continuous learning. In this role you will get the chance to be part of industry-leading innovative projects in an increasingly challenging technical environment.  

How will your future be shaped by us? 

Joining Aurecon means you'll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia's large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don't just claim we're inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we've gained. We've been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014. 

On a personal level you'll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You'll also have - a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you'll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work, you'll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life? 

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com