Lead Engineer - Wind

Job Description

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the role

Are you an excellent people leader with a expertise in asset management and performance? Looking to apply your engineering expertise to the fast-growing renewables sector? Join AGL’s Renewables team as our Lead Engineer – Wind and help us shape the future of energy.

In this high-impact role, you’ll lead a team of engineers supporting 8 wind farms and 575 turbines across Victoria and South Australia. You’ll drive asset strategy, reliability, and performance – not just diagnosing issues, but partnering with operations to implement agile, forward-thinking solutions that keep our wind assets running efficiently and sustainably.

Location: Melbourne, Adelaide

Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH | Travel required twice a month to SA & VIC wind farms

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, building capability and fostering a constructive, collaborative culture.
• Develop and maintain asset management strategies and plans aligned with ISO 55000 and AGL’s performance goals.
• Partner with site-based teams and leadership to assess technical issues, implement improvement plans, and support investigations (including RCA).
• Champion condition monitoring and asset performance programs, ensuring proactive reliability improvements.
• Support regulatory compliance, innovation initiatives, and capital projects that deliver value, safety, and operational excellence.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Chartered or working toward CPEng and National Engineering Register registration
• Experience in power generation or heavy industry (oil & gas, plant, refinery experience welcome)
• Proven leadership of technical teams – ability to coach, guide and grow a high-performing group
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and operational levels
• Solid understanding of asset management principles, including lifecycle, risk, and performance
• Project delivery experience – capital upgrades, emergent work, and condition-based maintenance

Why you’ll love it here

• Be part of a highly motivated, engaged and solutions-focused team
• Work on large-scale renewable assets, leading innovation and asset performance
• Contribute to Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future
• Enjoy work-life balance: 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• Travel to our wind farms in SA and VIC around twice a month

NB: We will be shortlisting and interviewing concurrently while advertising, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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