Senior Engineer, E&C, Project Management

Country/Region: AUCompany: EDPR Australia Pty LtdEDP Renewables is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its APAC regional headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, and storage.EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.EDP Renewables Australia has a presence in NSW, ACT, QLD & WA and combines our strong local presence with regional and global expertise.Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.EDP Renewables Australia is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Engineer to join our growing team in Canberra. You will be joining a team with a broad range of engineering and project development skills in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on solar PV and batteries.You will collaborate actively in the development of engineering designs in the different phases: pre-design, basic engineering design and executive project of the PV Plants in coordination with local and global teams assuring the most optimized designs and the inclusion of all technical specifications in their most updated version to guarantee technical suitability and technical and economic efficiency.This role will also carry out various engineering tasks such as producing drawings and reports and performing calculations and analysis, to ensure the systems meet the global standards and collaborating with site teams to solve emerging issues.This role will be part of the Engineering & Construction (E&C) department, which leads the delivery of our renewable energy assets.RESPONSIBILITIES:ENGINEERING DELIVERY: Execution of the development of engineering and designs in the different stages: pre-design, basic, executive and tender project, supervise technical feasibility while assuring EDPR technical standards and project specific conditions.Challenge Technical Standards applicability and verify and justify deviations from them, to assure the technical solvency and the technical-economic efficiency of the projects.Implement & maintain creative and innovative engineering processes.Support strong communication between local E&C teams and Global Centres of Excellence to facilitate exchange of information and to implement change, improvements and best practices.Support the elaboration of the specifications for basic and executive projects; supervise the technical adequacy of them, ensuring the compliance with EDPR standard and other specific project restraining in close coordination with the Global Centres of Excellence.Provide specialised technical support in the tender processes and assist E&C teams and, if only indirectly, Purchasing Department in the adjudication negotiation to guarantee the best technical-economic conditions in the awarding.CapEx estimation for construction, maintaining databases and engaging contractors/suppliers.STUDIES COORDINATION:Coordinate and validate with other Technical Support Units the execution of specific key studies (collector system, roads design, foundation design, noises, or others) for its integration in the engineering project, to minimize the risk associated to the construction process.PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIER COORDINATION:Contribute to relationships with technical personnel at the main suppliers and providers for the whole value chain in order to include the most efficient technical and economical options to the engineering designs for each site.COMMON STANDARDS:Assure the application of the common standards in the studies and projects, supervising its adaptation to applicable local regulation, to avoid non-justified deviations and maximize the investment efficiency with all the technical warranty needed. Detects the inconsistencies of EDPR standards to adapt them to company reality.TECHNICAL SUPPORT:Technical support to various internal teams during the project life cycle, attending different technic-economical and/or construction needs.STRATEGIC SUPPORT:Contribute to definition and improvement of construction vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to seek for construction excellence and boost performance to deliver projects meeting requirements.COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE:Understand and apply policies to prevent occupational hazards, environment and quality to ensure implementation and compliance on tasks under their responsibility.EDPR INTERESTS REPRESENTATIONS:Represent EDPR to agencies and institutions, public and private, in matters relating to its jurisdiction to enforce the interests of EDPR.REQUIREMENTS:REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or related field) is required.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: At least 3-5 years' experience in planning, engineering and design of projects for PV Plants, BESS plants, substations and high voltages lines. Experience in permitting process of the above works is desirable. Experience in Wind Farm projects is desirable. Experience in coordination and delivery of engineering projects. Experience in coordination of external engineering companies. Renewable Energy and/or Power utility experience is preferred.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of PV & BESS plant planning, design & Engineering. Knowledge of power transmission systems, medium and high voltage substation electrical equipment, underground distribution systems. Knowledge of Power System software is an advantage. Substation Commissioning and tests experience is an advantage. User level of office software.Value alignment: proactiveness and problem solving skills, collaboration, innovation and with a spirit of excellence.TECHNICAL SKILLSETS:REQUIRED: Substation Design, Project Management, Use of engineering tools such as AutoCad, ArcGIS, PVCase, PVSyst, CYMCAP, CDEGA, Use of basic software such as MS Office, MS Project.DESIRED: Wind Farm Design, Use of power system tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Power Factory, PSS/Sincal, Python scripting for task automation & data analysis, Sharepoint & Microsoft 365 tools.When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions.Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits.Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering.About EDP Group:As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.What makes us proud as an employer:TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021.Top Workplaces US 2021.Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation.
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