Senior Wind Engineer
Job Description
Due to continued business growth and increasing client demandfor their wind power portfolio, we arelookingfor a SeniorWind Engineerto join our multi-disciplinaryPower Generationteamto lead diversewindprojects forourclients.
What the Role Feels Like\nYou will provide designexpertiseand technical leadershipfor onshore wind projectsacross the fullproject lifecycle—from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction, and operational readiness, acting as an advisor tolenders, investors, developers, and contractors.
\nYou willoperateas a subject‑matterengineer forwind, providing rigorous technical input, design assurance, and multidisciplinary coordination, whilebeingsupported byAurecon’s internalteams.
What You'll Do\n- \n
- Projectmanageandsupport(including cost estimation, scheduling, and risk assessment)todeliver technical advisory, owner’s engineer, duediligenceand design services within thewindenergy sector formedium to large-scale developers. \n
- Undertake and lead technical studies and design tasks forwindprojects including feasibility studies, concept design, basic and detailed design phases. \n
- Select and integrate relevant internal specialists(civil,structural, geotechnical, electrical, grid)to deliver successful project outcomes based on project needs and availability. \n
- Provide technical inputs to CAPEX and OPEX assessments. \n
- Review OEM andcontractortechnical submissions, specifications,datasheetsandperformance guaranteesfor compliance with project requirements. \n
- Developscopes of workand managetechnical proposals for moderate to complex engineering projects. \n
- Take full ownership of projects post-onboarding, ensuring client satisfactionunder yourautonomy. \n
- Demonstrate strong management and communication skills while collaborating with clients and internal specialists. \n
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- 10 or more yearsofexperience in the utility-scalewindsector. \n
- Proficiencyin wind resource assessment, turbine technology andbalance of plant,construction \n
- Understanding grid codes and compliance requirements. \n
- Valid Class 1 New Zealand driver's license and flexibility to travel acrossNew Zealand andAPAC. \n
- Extensive familiarity with the Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint;familiarity with CRM/ERM platforms like MS Dynamics is an advantage. \n
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are\nWe are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?\nOur hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
\nTe whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
\nKia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one
\nSenior Wind Engineer • Wellington
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