Job Description

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- Job Type: Senior Project Development Engineer
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Hanwha Energy Australia (HEA) is part of the global Hanwha Group — one of the world's leading energy, manufacturing, and technology companies.

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In Australia, we specialise in the development of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects that accelerate the nation's clean energy transition. With a growing development pipeline and multiple BESS System Integration projects underway, we are expanding our technical capability and seeking an experiencedSenior Project Development Engineerto join our high-performing team.

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The Opportunity

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As a Senior Project Development Engineer (SPDE), you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering some of Australia's most innovative renewable energy projects.

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You'll work in a small, cooperative team with broad exposure across the entire project lifecycle — from early-stage development and technical design, through to grid connection, project delivery support, and commercial optimisation.

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This is an ideal role for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across multiple disciplines through both internal and external partners.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Lead preliminary system designs, project sizing, and early-stage engineering assessments.
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- Oversee detailed design for utility-scale solar and battery projects, including energy yield modelling (PVsyst), technology selection, SCADA/EMS architecture, and system configuration.
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- Manage multi-disciplinary consultants (grid, civil, planning, electrical, environmental) to optimise project outcomes.
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- Support environmental approvals, grid connection processes, Generator Performance Standards (GPS), and regulatory compliance.
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- Contribute technical inputs for financial close, lender/investor due diligence, and commercial structuring.
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- Integrate hybrid solutions (Solar + BESS) and assess future augmentation and scalability.
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Project Delivery & Execution (Future Growth Area for HEA)

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- Support EPC and O&M; tendering, contractor selection, and technical negotiation.
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- Oversee construction progress, quality, safety, and commissioning (FAT, SAT).
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- Manage project schedules, budgets, risk reporting, and milestone tracking.
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- Engage with AEMO, NSPs/DNSPs, and external stakeholders to achieve GPS and connection approvals.
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- Build positive relationships with landowners, councils, regulators, and community groups.
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- Lead technical reviews, project briefings, and risk assessments across safety, commercial, and engineering domains.
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- Maintain compliance with ISO standards and Hanwha corporate governance.
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Leadership & Business Development

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- Mentor junior engineers and support a collaborative, high-performance culture.
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- Contribute to the development of engineering standards, PMO documents, and business systems.
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- Support opportunity screening, market intelligence activities, and preparation of proposals or presentations for new development projects.
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What We're Looking For

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- 7+ years' experience in utility-scale renewable energy or large infrastructure (engineering or project management).
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- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
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- Strong understanding of NER, GPS, AEMO/NSP connection processes, and grid-related technical requirements.
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- Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams.
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- Proficient in MS Project or Primavera and document management systems (Aconex/SharePoint).
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- Strong commercial acumen across contracts (EPC/OEM/O&M;), procurement, and project cost control.
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- Comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibility and high autonomy.
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- Ability to travel within Australia for project and stakeholder requirements.
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- Chartered (CPEng) or commitment to obtain within 24 months.
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- Experience with hybrid renewable systems (Solar + BESS + VPP).
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- Exposure to energy markets, project finance, commercial modelling, or business development.
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- Familiarity with SCADA/EMS systems, grid stability technologies, or predictive analytics platforms.
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- Experience with environmental approvals and land development processes.
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- Postgraduate qualifications in engineering, project management, business, or similar.
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Why Join Hanwha Energy Australia?

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- Work on some of Australia's most exciting renewable energy and BESS projects.
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- Be part of a global organisation with strong growth plans in the Australian market.
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- Broad role with exposure across development, engineering, delivery, and commercial functions.
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- Supportive, tight-knit team with low hierarchy and high autonomy.
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- Opportunity to become a technical SME or lead development of engineering/PMO standards.
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📌 Senior Project Development Engineer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales