Energy Team Leader (Solar/BESS) - ( 240003RO )

Description

Elevate your career with an opportunity to shape the renewable landscape of Australia. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is on the lookout for an Energy Team Leader to head our dynamic team, specialising in Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

About the role

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading project teams as part of our Energy Transition portfolio, with a focus on delivering Solar/BESS solutions in both buildings and utility-scale projects. This is a leadership position ideal for someone who is ready to manage a team and has a strong desire to contribute to the growing field of renewable energy.

With a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Technical Consultant in the Solar/BESS realm, we are searching for someone who not only has a solid technical background but is also a well-networked individual within the renewable energy sector. Your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, including approximately 40% project leadership and business development, 40% technical delivery, and 20% people management.

We are looking for someone with the skills and ambition to grow and shape a market-leading renewable energy team.

We are looking for a candidate who is ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role within Stantec, contributing significantly to our energy transition goals. If you have the expertise and leadership skills we need, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities, competencies, familiarities

• Responsible for leading and delivering concept design, detailed design, tender and construction documentation, and witnessing testing & commissioning for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system solutions.

• Responsible for conducting desktop and onsite audits, surveys, reviews and inspections as per our project requirements.

• Competent with relevant Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 3000, 4777 and 5033.

• Competent with the supply authority application process for inverter-based energy systems, and the various Australian DNSPs’ Technical Rules.

• Familiar with project siting constraints, such as environmental, social, and governance considerations for developments.

• Familiar with grid connection constraints, such as system strength, inertia, and power systems engineering studies to demonstrate steady-state / dynamic / transient stability for advanced inverter systems.

• High-voltage distribution and substation design experience are desirable.

To be successful for this role you'll need the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce; or similar

• Have commercial solar/battery/energy storage/renewables (DER) experience

• Be well-connected in the renewable energy sector and confident in business development

• Interact and engage with our clients as a professional consultant, providing an appropriate level of service.

• Use written professional communication to deliver our project requirements such as email, reports, technical drawings, memos and specifications.

• Apply technical skills and commitment in a way which ensures projects are thoroughly considered, personally reviewed, and delivered on time.

• Be accurate, diligent and professional.

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, respect, open-mindedness, positivity, and adaptability.

• Participate in and present at meetings with clients and other consultants.

• Assist and contribute to the optimisation of processes and templates within our Energy Team.

• Demonstrate a strong awareness of both commercial and technical aspects of potential projects

• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to apply technical expertise in a way which balances commercial profitability, QA adherence, risk management and the morale of others.

• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to use initiative and think outside the box.

• Positive, can-do attitude.

We have a preference for someone holding (or working towards) chartered status eligible for recognition on the National Engineering Registration.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3012 Buildings-AU Western Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 23, 2024, 7:18:31 PM

Req ID: 240003RO

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