Renewable Design Manager

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Infratec Full time

About the business
NewPower Energy Services Ltd (NewPower) designs, builds, and commissions world class renewable energy projects.

Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions to provide economic, environmental, and social value to customers, communities, and our shareholders, both now and for the future.

We offer end to end consulting, design, development, construction, and operation capability in renewable energy systems using a range of forefront technology solutions.

NewPower is the parent company of Infratec NZ Ltd (Infratec).

It owns and operates the majority of projects that Infratec will build including utility scale BESS and Solar PV projects.

Both companies are part of the wider WEL Group, that includes WEL Networks and We.
EV - a fast charging business. Infratec is focused on developing, designing and building industry leading projects for the NewPower portfolio.


As a company we are passionate about people and the environment and this passion is not only evident in the project work we do but how we run our business.

We are dedicated to improving our corporate social responsibility and ensuring this workplace supports peoples' wellbeing.

We prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our recruitment process and offer a supportive environment to work in, along with a range of great employee benefits.


About the Role


As Renewable Design Manager, you will lead the design management of renewable energy projects for both the NewPower and Infratec New Zealand businesses utilising the latest technologies, processes, and systems to achieve the best project outcomes for stakeholders.

In this role you will manage the development of new technology workstreams from feasibility to build to operation. This senior role reports to the GM Infratec.

Infratec is seeking high achieving individuals who are looking to develop their strategic, design management and leadership skills in a fast paced industry.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage design standards and methodology from concept through to operation
  • Ensure design specifications and work packages are fit for purpose
  • Optimise design processes ad systems
  • Implement new technology, systems and software, where necessary
  • Develop and maintain commercial models, including develop internal modelling tools to be relevant for tasks and utilised by team
  • Manage and mentor team members and ensure quality technical output of the Infratec team
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external parties

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in fields relatable to renewable energy, engineering or science
  • 5+ years post graduate experience
  • Team management experience
  • Experience in a renewable energy design role, in utility scale solar PV, BESS and Microgrid systems is desirable
  • Experienced in planning, scheduling and coordinating team resources and workload
  • Experience with design and or design build contract negotiation and execution
  • Experienced in managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, supply chain and logistics management

How to Apply


Our positive and solutions focussed culture is super important to us, which is why when we recruit, skill and talent is always considered alongside culture fit.

We believe in what we do, and we love what we do.

Applications close 4 June 2023.

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