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Aggreko

Team Lead – Pre Contracts Engineering

Aggreko

. Lead the technical development, engineering evaluation, and pre-contracts activities for Aggreko's IPP Solutions portfolio across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical development and engineering evaluations for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on grid connection processes and compliance. Proven ability to manage complex bid pursuits and provide engineering guidance throughout project lifecycles.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeCPEng Certification10+ Years Experience in Power GenerationRenewable Energy Project DevelopmentGrid Connection Modelling

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Hard Skills
Project DevelopmentBid ManagementCost EstimationTechnical Due DiligenceRisk ManagementGenerator Performance StandardsBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Solar PV SystemsThermal GenerationHybrid Power Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipCustomer EngagementCollaborationCommercial Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
CPEng
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyUtilitiesTransmissionInfrastructure ProjectsGrid ComplianceAEMOTNSPsDNSPsNSPsEPC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the technical development, engineering evaluation, and pre-contracts activities for Aggreko's IPP Solutions portfolio across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
  • Lead the pre-contracts engineering function and develop technically robust, commercially competitive, and deliverable solutions for renewable energy, BESS, thermal generation, hybrid energy, and grid-connected power projects
  • Conduct opportunity assessment, project development, bid support, technical due diligence, cost estimation, risk management, and customer engagement
  • Collaborate with Business Development, Commercial, Legal, Engineering, Project Delivery, Operations, and Asset Management teams
  • Act as technical lead throughout pursuit phases, establishing solution strategies, managing technical inputs, leading customer-facing engineering discussions, and supporting negotiations through contract award and handover
  • Provide engineering guidance throughout development, project commissioning, and operations
  • Lead microgrid and grid connection strategies for prospective projects
  • Review network requirements, compliance obligations, and technical constraints
  • Manage power system consultants and specialist studies
  • Engage with AEMO, TNSPs, DNSPs, NSPs, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders
  • Provide technical oversight of Generator Performance Standards development and compliance strategies
  • Assess risks associated with system strength, network access, grid compliance, and network performance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally holding a CPEng and/or post graduate qualification
  • Demonstrated leadership of complex bid pursuits
  • Minimum of approximately 10 years' experience in power generation, renewable energy, utilities, transmission, or major infrastructure projects
  • Extensive experience with renewable energy and/or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
  • Ideally experience across solar PV, thermal generation, wind, and hybrid power systems
  • Significant experience in project development, pre-contracts, bid management, owner's engineering, EPC, IPP, or developer environments
  • Strong understanding of grid connection modelling
  • Technical understanding of grid connection processes, power systems, and electrical infrastructure
  • Experience developing project cost estimates, technical proposals, and investment-grade project concepts
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project finance drivers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Safety-focused culture
  • Community volunteering program
  • A range of career development opportunities