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Pacific Blue (previously Pacific Hydro) is a leading owner, operator, and developer of renewable energy assets and one of Australia's fastest growing energy retailers. We operate a high quality and diversified portfolio of wind, hydro, and solar assets, as well as offering a range of competitive energy products, delivering value to our retail energy customer base. With the growing importance of renewable energy in Australia's future, a career with us is more than just a job. You will be helping us to lead Australia to an affordable clean energy future that deliver positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes.

Join the team as Senior Project Engineer, to lead and deliver on Engineering and technical aspects of Pacific Blue's Australian solar, wind and BESS projects, to Australian and international standards, while optimising the technical and commercial outcomes.

This is a Maximum term role for 24 months within our Engineering team, based at our Melbourne office in the Docklands.

Lead the Engineering aspects of the development and delivery of projects, including feasibility assessments, technical specifications, project engineering scope of work and design work packages.Manage external consultants and contractors on Engineering aspects, including Owner's Engineers (OEs) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors.Review concept designs, EPC specifications, scopes of work & designs to ensure best practice Engineering design and completeness of the deliverables package.Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary design activities.Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs) including relevant Engineering scope of services / scope of work.Support the project management team in tendering processes, including completion of technical / commercial assessments and response to clarifications.Carry out evaluations of tender responses and prepare reports summarizing findings, outcomes and recommendations.Ensure contractors / suppliers are sourced, assessed, selected and managed in accordance with Pacific Blue's procurement policy.Provide feedback to the development team regarding areas of technical and schedule risk.Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide high level technical and commercial inputs.Control and manage technical interfaces between consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers.Tertiary qualifications in an Electrical Engineering discipline, candidate with strong technical backgroundAt least 5+ years Australian experience in solar, BESS and / or wind including High Voltage (HV) Balance of Plant (BOP) design (primary, secondary & comms), 10+ years industry experienceExperience with the supervision & co-ordination of consultants / contractorsEPC or consultancy experience in electrical HV design would be highly regardedKnowledge of the relevant Australian or International Standards, codes and installation regulationsStrong industry relationships, with the ability to leverage these relationships for the benefit of the organisation and its projectsTrack record of excellence – attention to detail and a passion for consistent, high-quality deliveryExperience in project and construction risk assessment processes and the development of risk mitigating strategiesExcellent track record of meeting project deadlines, budgets and technical requirementsExcellent computer and software skills including Microsoft Office packages (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project etc.)Mandarin speaking capability would be viewed favourablyAt Pacific Blue, as a leading renewable energy provider for the past 30 years, we know what it takes to create real change. Our success isn't solely driven by our technology, investments, or assets—it's powered by our people. Our passionate and dedicated team is the reason we can make 100% clean energy available today, not tomorrow.

We provide a wide range of benefits including : Discounts on Home Energy and Health InsuranceFree Employee Assistance ProgramOffice location next to Southern Cross Station and tram stopsA team that is inclusive and supportivePacific Blue is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where individuals in each of our business units feel involved, supported, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that embracing people with diverse capabilities, perspectives, and experiences will enrich our team and provide competitive advantages to our business. This has resulted in our recognition by the DCA as an Inclusive Employer.

If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to inform us so that we can support you throughout the application process.

Only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.

If you share our vision of creating a sustainable future and believe in making a positive impact, please click the 'apply' button to express your interest.

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