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Solar & Storage Engineer


Company : DNV


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DescriptionIn the Solar & Storage team of our Project Engineering & Due Diligence section you will get to be involved in the design review, feasibility and assessment of renewable energy projects. This role will see you working alongside other solar and storage engineering specialists and other teams within the Energy Systems landscape such as the Wind Civil and Energy Storage Teams to provide technical consulting services throughout the development, financing, procurement and construction phases of large-scale solar farms, standalone storage plant and hybrid renewable energy projects.We help our customers achieve their project goals by using our technical skills to conduct high-quality analyses, evaluate risks and provide robust answers to difficult questions. We''re predominantly engineers with a knack for skilfully using and building tools and models to get the answers we need.We''re busy and so we were looking for someone to join us in an engineering role.If your answer to most of these questions is yes then we''d love to chat!Are you passionate about renewable energy and playing a role in the energy transition?Do you understand how solar and storage projects work and are able to apply that understanding to evaluating project feasibility or risks?Are you great at building insight and understanding from careful analysis of detailed project information?Do you have a knack for using engineering models or tools to understand the behaviour or characteristics of complex systems?Are you logical, creative and organised and able to manage projects efficiently and effectively?Do you have the technical competence and judgement to interpret and review complex technical analyses to ensure technical accuracy and quality?Do you enjoy engaging with customers to understand their problems and propose and demonstrate the value of technical solutions?Can you mentor and build strong relationships with colleagues by exhibiting a genuine working style?Are you always looking for new and better ways of tackling technical challenges?Do you enjoy being able to clearly and concisely communicate the outcomes from your work to those who need it most?Are you ready to be part of an experienced, caring, friendly team who want to work cooperatively with you to realise great outcomes?Responsibilities of the RoleHere are some of the other things we do and it would be great if you already have experience with some of these tasks:Technical due diligence of pre-construction through to operational solar and storage projectsProviding assurance on project viability through pre-feasibility and red-flag assessmentsDeveloping technical specifications & providing assistance to clients for all aspects of solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) constructionDeveloping reviewing and executing Owners Lenders and Independent Engineer scopes of workGetting out on site and undertaking inspection services for solar & storage projectsConducting greenfield site visits to appraise the characteristics of potential development sitesDesign support and feasibility studies for solar and storage projectsCompletion of performance reviews and evaluation of solar farm installationsDesigning efficient solar farms and BESS considering complex site constraintsAssisting clients with procurement including contract negotiation and tendering.Engaging with a wide range of clients including developers and financial institutions to establish how our capabilities can help answer their questionsDeveloping compelling proposals that explain how our services can meet customer needsWorking on multiple projects managing own time to meet project targetsExecuting projects successfully through careful project managementProducing comprehensive high-quality written reports and other documentation for delivery to the clientExplaining and discussing important results and outcomes from our work with customers or other stakeholders.Conducting careful quality assurance checking of deliverablesPerforming mentoring of junior or less experienced colleaguesSupporting the continuous improvement and development of group proceduresDelivering insightful presentations to customers or other industry stakeholdersBenefitsFlexible work arrangements for better worklife balanceGuaranteed SuperannuationGenerous Paid Leaves (Annual Leave, Compassionate Leave, Parental Leave)Medical benefitsPension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance, Salary Continuance Insurance, Workers Compensation for all employees, Corporate Business Travel Insurance)Profit ShareBenefits may vary based on position, tenure / contract / grade levelKey SkillsData Center Experience, Disaster Recovery, VMware, Computer Networking, NFS, Solaris, Windows, Virtualization, Linux, SAN, Operating Systems, TroubleshootingEmployment InformationEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:Bachelor of Engineering or Science degree in solar or renewable energy or other relevant discipline (i.e. mechanical, civil, electrical engineering with relevant professional experience)Approx. 8 to 10 years of professional experienceTo work in Australia candidates should have (Working Visa, Permanent Residency, Citizenship).Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceExperience in the solar and storage industryGood organisation and time management skillsAdaptability and ability to cope with a wide variety of tasksAbility to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in EnglishAbility to work effectively with colleagues in a team environmentFlexibility, adaptability and creativityProficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel.Experience in or familiarity with any of the following would be great but is not essential:Solar farm and / or BESS constructionTechnical due diligence of solar farms and / or BESS for acquisition or project financingProviding Owners Engineering and Lenders Engineering services for solar and / or storage projectsSolar plant design and layouts (ideally using AutoCAD & PVCase or similar)Solar resource and energy assessments (including use of PVSyst)Project management skills and experienceConducting mentoring of less experienced colleaguesExperience with building and maintaining professional relationships with customersExperience in developing proposals for work including budgets, appropriate contractual terms and undertaking negotiations on scope and price with customers.Physical AbilitiesNormal office environment involving regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching.Some domestic and international travel to other company office locations, site locations, client offices and conferences.Occasional work outdoors including site visits travelling by car up to six hours and walking on uneven terrain may be required.The role will involve onthejob training as well as other training internally or externally. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate initiative and selfmotivation. Support mentoring and training as appropriate will be provided by senior team members.Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process in accordance with applicable countryspecific laws and practices.Other InformationWe are a welcoming and supportive team who value the benefits and strength that come from diversity.We have strong local and global heritage and we regularly work with knowledgeable and experienced colleagues from around the world.We offer competitive remuneration and leave allowances including paid and unpaid parental leave and flexible working arrangements.We''re focused on staying at the forefront of the industry through regular investment in research and innovation and are supportive of employee development.We''ve worked hard to stay close and support each other in recent year when we have all increasingly had to work from home and look forward to extending the same support to you throughout whatever challenges the coming years present.If this appeals to you, we''d love to talk about whether you could find a place in our Solar & Storage team.#J-18808-Ljbffr