Renewable Energy Design and Quality Lead
FWG38007
Remote: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
A Renewable Energy Design and Quality Lead is required by a leading power purchase agreement provider for commercial and industrial solar systems. The role will focus designing and developing innovative renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and optimising performance across various applications.
The Design and Quality Lead, specialising in renewable energy, will contribute to the design and implementation of rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids, using expertise in design tools and compliance standards to deliver end-to-end design solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders. The role involves technical peer reviews, diagnostic analysis, and troubleshooting to support the successful delivery of renewable energy projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical peer review process for inbound design documents, drawings and simulations.
- Lead the end-to-end design of renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and microgrids.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards, guidelines, and codes of practice throughout the design process.
- Utilise design software such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, and industry monitoring software packages at an expert level.
- Engage with various native inverter systems and tools like Meteocontrol VCOM for system monitoring and performance analysis.
- Conduct diagnostic analysis of renewable energy systems and provide performance data aggregation and reporting.
- Offer troubleshooting and technical support to field service technicians as needed.
- Support the onboarding of new and acquired assets into operational systems and software.
- Conduct technical peer reviews of new products entering the market.
- Assist sales staff with design-related inquiries and provide necessary technical support.
- Contribute to overall efficiency and continuous improvement activities within the design and project delivery process.
- Stay updated on industry changes, automation and control in electrical systems, including PLC and instrumentation.
Requirements
- Degree in a relevant field of engineering or related discipline.
- SSA accredited designer.
- Substantial experience in the design of C&I renewable energy projects, including rooftop and ground-mounted PV, BESS, and microgrids.
- Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, and Helioscope.
- Strong knowledge of DNSP requirements and technical compliance with Australian standards.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as project demands require, with travel being infrequent.
- Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Freshwater Group
Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.
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Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.