Integrated Activity Engineer/Planner

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Activity Engineer/Planner to support the delivery of large-scale solar and battery storage (BESS) projects across Ark Energy’s expanding portfolio. This is a key role working closely with the Project Controls Lead to drive integrated planning, system coordination and project execution across complex, multi-contractor environments.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Controls and Operations Manager, the Integrated Activity Engineer/Planner will join Ark Energy in a full-time permanent capacity. Based in either Brisbane, this role will involve collaboration across project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, with occasional travel to project sites.

This is a hands-on, planning and integration role focused on driving delivery excellence across solar, BESS and high voltage (HV) grid connection infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and managing integrated schedules, aligning system interfaces, and enabling safe, on-time and compliant project delivery.

Working closely with engineering, construction, commissioning and commercial teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless integration across all project phases—from early works through to energisation and handover.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Developing and managing integrated master schedules (Level 1–4) across solar, BESS and HV works
• Leading Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, scenario modelling and schedule risk mitigation
• Coordinating construction sequencing with commissioning and energisation strategies
• Driving grid connection planning, including NSP interface and compliance milestones
• Integrating multiple EPC contractors, suppliers and OEM schedules into a unified delivery plan
• Monitoring performance through earned value, SPI and forecasting metrics
• Supporting delay analysis, EOT claims and commercial decision-making
• Leading interface management, resolving dependencies and mitigating delivery risks
• Providing executive-level reporting, dashboards and planning insights
• Facilitating planning workshops and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the business

About You

With significant experience in project planning and controls within large-scale energy or infrastructure projects, you are a confident and technically strong professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced delivery environments.

You bring a highly analytical, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to integrate multiple workstreams and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

To help you succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and integrated scheduling
• Demonstrated experience delivering utility-scale solar, BESS or HV infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of grid connections, substations and commissioning processes
• Proven capability in multi-contractor coordination and interface management
• Experience in project controls, including cost, schedule and risk integration
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Highly Preferred

• Experience delivering projects >100MW or Tier 1 infrastructure programs
• Exposure to grid compliance processes (R1, R2, GPS)
• Experience across EPC, Owner’s Engineer or developer environments
• Strong capability in Power BI, data visualisation and advanced Excel modelling
• Background in HV systems, EMS/SCADA integration and commissioning

Role Fit

• Senior specialist level role (not purely strategic leadership, not entry-level planning)
• Strong mix of planning, systems integration and delivery execution
• Comfortable working across engineering, construction, and commissioning environments
• Able to partner with project leaders while maintaining hands-on delivery accountability

About The Package

This is a key role within a high-performing and collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality renewable energy projects. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Genuine flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial wellbeing support, including discounted banking rates
• Professional development programs, including study assistance and online learning

Who We Are

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company specialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established in January 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise energy supply while contributing to environmental sustainability and supporting the communities in which we operate.

We are proud signatories to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter and are at the forefront of Australia’s renewable and green hydrogen future.

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Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

No agency applications will be accepted.