Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

It is an exciting time to be part of the energy transition at Jacobs as our Energy & Power business continues to experience rapid growth. We are working with established clients across the globe to deliver the Energy Transition. From major renewable energy projects to high voltage direct current inter country interconnectors and offshore grids, we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future

Jacobs Power Generation Team offer a full range of services for utility scale power generation projects, both thermal and renewables. Our scope of services is a mix of engineering consultancy including concept design, feasibility and pre-feasibility, design review, site investigations, techno-economic advisory services, and technical due diligence, construction management and owner’s engineering services.

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to make your mark in the renewable energy sector? Jacobs Power Generation Team in Sydney is seeking a passionate and talented professional to contribute to innovative renewable energy projects across the APAC region, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). While prior experience with BESS is advantageous, it is not a requirement. We value your expertise and dedication above all else.

About the Role:

• Provide consultancy services for renewable energy generation projects, with a particular emphasis on BESS.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies, conceptual designs, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
• Conduct construction-phase site inspections and report on quality and progress.
• Perform performance reviews of operational sites.
• Collaborate with regional teams to enhance technical capabilities in solar, wind, and BESS projects.
• Act as Owner’s Engineer and Lender’s Technical Advisor on select projects.
• Undertake tender evaluation process and provide technical recommendation .
• Champion safety and actively engage with Jacobs' safety culture.

Your Contributions:

• Support project teams in the successful delivery of renewable energy initiatives.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client engagement activities.
• Provide technical expertise to deliver exceptional engineering designs and consultancy services.
• Collaborate across geographies to maximise the benefits of global delivery for clients and teams.

• A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering
• A proven track record in renewable energy development processes, technical design, and due diligence.
• A proactive approach to managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) requirements.
• An in-depth knowledge of the power industry, with expertise in electrical engineering and a broad understanding of other disciplines.

Jacobs. A world where you can. 

At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools and space to maximise your potential. 

We're the 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Award for our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives.  

For the 6th consecutive year, we've been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, we're a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse. In Australia, our Reconciliation journey continues to be a considerable focus across all levels of the Jacobs community as we progress our Innovate level Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 

Our Silver Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion recognises our progress in creating an environment where our Jacobs employees can bring their whole selves to work. 

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we're inclusive, we're more connected, and if diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here. 

No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. 

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. 

Accessibility 

Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format). 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Please note:  If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

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