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Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Lead - Australia

Fuse Energy
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remote senior full-time

First indexed 23 Jul 2026

Description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy – fast.

We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $210M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.

As a Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Lead, you will lead solar and BESS projects from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation. You will assess sites from technical, planning, grid, and infrastructure perspectives, develop grid connection and power export strategies with AEMO, DNSPs, and network service providers, support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes, identify and mitigate technical and development risks across generation and storage assets, and ensure projects are deliverable, scalable, and aligned with construction and commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead solar and BESS projects from early-stage opportunity through Ready-to-Build and energisation
  • Assess sites from technical, planning, grid, and infrastructure perspectives
  • Develop grid connection and power export strategies with AEMO, DNSPs, and network service providers
  • Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes
  • Identify and mitigate technical and development risks across generation and storage assets
  • Ensure projects are deliverable, scalable, and aligned with construction and commissioning requirements

Requirements:

  • Experience developing utility-scale solar, BESS, or large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical understanding of solar PV and battery storage systems, including inverter architecture, storage integration, and grid interconnection, with the ability to evaluate engineering decisions and challenge technical assumptions
  • Strong understanding of Australian planning frameworks and grid connection processes, including AEMO registration, DNSP negotiations, and relevant state-level approvals
  • Experience taking projects from early-stage development through design, permitting, and delivery readiness
  • Highly analytical, self-directed, and comfortable with significant ownership

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Biannual bonus scheme
  • Fully expensed tech to match your needs