Project Engineer – Commercial | Renewable Energy & Battery Storage
Location: East Melbourne, with domestic travel required. International travel may be occasionally required
Birdwood is a global, engineering-led renewable energy investment manager with a ~A$5 billion portfolio across Australia, Germany and the UK. About two-thirds of the team are engineers, and the founders have 20+ years deploying battery technology.
The role
Support development, procurement, construction and asset management across Birdwood's Australian and international renewable and battery storage portfolios. A technical generalist role with real commercial weight — you'll lead, not just assist.
- Lead procurement and contracting on deals up to $5M; support the technical side of larger deals
- Write technical specs and negotiate contract terms and performance guarantees
- Run technical due diligence on project acquisitions and suppliers
- Act as technical escalation point during construction; support grid connection and commissioning
- Help troubleshoot issues on operating solar and battery assets
What you'll bring
- Engineering degree, 3+ years on engineering/infrastructure projects (Australian renewables preferred)
- Understanding of utility-scale renewable development and construction, relevant Australian Standards and NSP processes
- Contract negotiation or administration experience
- Robust grounding in core renewable technologies
- Excel and MS Project/Primavera skills are required; AutoCAD, PVsyst or electrical design tools (ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory) are preferred skills
Why join
Real technical input into which projects get backed. No EPC or tools-down site work — you're the technical backbone behind the deals. Direct exposure to Germany, UK and Australian markets, including some of the most sought-after BESS grid connections coming online.