Senior Project Engineer (Wind)

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Company DescriptionI joined AECOM because of the priority and strategic direction of the business on Energy Transition and Sustainable Legacies with the ability to leverage the global expertise through the Think and Act Globally Strategy. Heidi Sick, Regional Business Line Director - Energy ANZCome and grow with us.AECOM's Energy practice across Australia and New Zealand comprises approximately 250 experts, offering a broad range of services, including consulting, engineering design, energy procurement, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our comprehensive understanding of the entire energy landscape - from generation and distribution to storage and demand-side management enables us to develop holistic strategies that enhance and modernise next-generation energy infrastructure.Everyone belongs at AECOMWe're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.Job DescriptionDue to continued growth in the energy sector, we are expanding our Renewable Energy team and are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Wind) to join our Melbourne office. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver large-scale wind energy projects across Australia in a collaborative and high-performing environment. You'll work in an owner's engineering capacity, guiding clients through all phases of project development and execution.How You'll Make a Difference:

Provide technical oversight during design, development and construction phases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements on a variety of Wind Projects across Australia.
Use your experience in an owner's engineer environment to provide high-quality technical input into design reviews, specifications, tender evaluations, and reporting.
Act as a key technical advisor within multi-disciplinary project teams, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal processes and project delivery frameworks.
Step in to help deliver AECOM's growing portfolio of large owner's engineer (OE) opportunities across Australia.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to ensure projects meet time, budget, and quality objectives alongside supporting bids and proposals by contributing with technical input.

QualificationsThe following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.The qualities that help you thrive:We're looking for someone with strong technical engineering skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for renewable energy.

A bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil or similar) or a relevant project management qualification with an engineering background.
Proven project engineering experience and strong knowledge of design principles and standards in the wind energy sector - ideally 5+ years with a developer, OEM, or consultancy.
Experience in owner's engineering services and the ability to represent client interests on complex projects.
Commercial acumen and strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective client relationships and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience with construction management or EPC contractors is advantageous.

Additional InformationWhy you'll love working with us:

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Wellness benefits including 24/7 confidential EAP support, $200 annual wellness subsidy, discounted gym membership, mental health classes

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Learn more about life at AECOM: , , , , - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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