Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Lead
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.
We're creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing renewable generation and grid infrastructure to powering the next generation of AI and compute-intensive industries. But we're not stopping there. We're also building the Energy Network: a decentralised platform of smart devices to electrify our homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours and helping balance the grid. This network strengthens grid stability - a critical foundation for scaling AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries.
As AI drives unprecedented demand for power and data center capacity, the bottleneck is no longer chips – it is energy, grid infrastructure, and the ability to deliver new capacity at speed.
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
- 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
- Competitive salary
- Biannual bonus scheme
- Fully expensed tech to match your needs
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Lead - Australia in Melbourne employer: Fuse Energy
Fuse Energy is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. With a dynamic startup culture that encourages innovation and ownership, employees have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects in Australia while enjoying competitive salaries, equity options, and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and meal allowances. The company fosters a collaborative environment where personal and professional growth is prioritised, making it an ideal place for driven individuals eager to shape the future of energy.
