Company Description

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

The Senior / Principal Renewable Energy Engineer provides senior technical leadership and delivery capability across a broad range of renewable energy projects including Solar PV, Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves hands-on design, technical review, and interdisciplinary collaboration across project stages from concept to construction.

Key responsibilities and activities include:

Planning, scheduling, and execution of renewable energy projects including:

Prepare cost estimates, project budgets, and resource allocation plans.

Coordinate with project managers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

Coordination and technical leadership in the delivery of renewable energy engineering and design projects/packages.  

Feasibility studies including assessing grid connection options and renewable energy resource.

Technical lead for the development of concept design and electrical system designs for renewable facilities including wind, solar and BESS, amongst other emerging technologies.

Preparing and reviewing design deliverables and project documents including drawings, single line diagrams, technical specifications, schedules and reports.

QualificationsMaster's / Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.A minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in renewable energy design and delivery.Chartered or Professional Engineer status (or working towards it) is preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated experience delivering a range of renewable energy projects including experience in solar PV and BESS. Familiarity with TOPCon/Heterojunction Cell Technology for Solar PV is highly desirable.Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and review detailed technical outputs to a high standard.Experience with industry standard design tools such as PVSyst, PVcase/HelioScope (or equivalent) and AutoCAD is desirable.Power system studies (PSCAD/PSSE, ETAP/DIgSILENT PowerFactory) experience and understanding of the grid connection application and commissioning/compliance testing processes in Australia, New Zealand and or United Kingdom is desirable.

Additional Information

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.