Sustainable Power Owner's Engineering Associate Consultant

Would you like to join a dynamic team at the forefront of revolution in the electricity industry?

RINA is an independent global engineering business, specialising in consulting engineering services and technical advisory for the renewable energy sector. We offer a complete package of services to investors, lenders, developers, independent power producers (IPPs) and asset owners.

We are currently looking for Associate Consultants to join our teams in Sydney (Manly) and Melbourne (CBD) to support our growth in this exciting sector. You will find yourself working on a range of battery energy storage, solar and wind projects and interacting with other teams in our renewables business units world-wide.

The Role

The role will be focused on delivering services in the renewable energy sector as either Owner’s Engineer or Independent Engineer, including feasibility studies, design, project development services, technical due diligence, construction monitoring, acceptance testing, performance and operational services, as well as involvement in winning and delivering new projects across the globe.

Responsibilities may include:

• Helping to deliver technical due diligence or Owner’s Engineer services on large scale energy storage, solar PV and wind projects for Investors, Lenders, IPPs and Developers
• Monitoring and reporting on projects through the development, construction and operational phases
• Providing technical engineering support on projects at all stages of the project development cycle
• Reviewing (as per candidate’s specific experience) energy resource assessment reports, technology assessments, structural studies, electrical design, contractual documentation, environmental studies, planning permission, health and safety reports, or grid connection documentation
• Contributing to business development activities i.e. development of new solutions, proposal writing and client presentations.

Focus on providing various clients with engineering advice and technical solutions on different projects

Assess clients’ needs and translate them into designs, equipment, or new systems under the supervision of a consultant. From the initial concept stage through to completion, they manage project timelines and oversee all developments;
Plan technical solution: engineering consultants find unique ways to resolve technical issues without affecting the overall completion deadline or affecting the involvement from other departments or external companies;
Develop project schedules and deliverable timelines under the supervision of more experienced consultants;
Prepare the project deliverables (technical reports, project performance documentation and engineering drawings, etc.);
Provide direct or indirect support to engineers/consultants or engineering/consultants teams by gathering data for permit applications, submitting documentation to officials and other day-to-day duties;
Create documents and reports that detail their assessments, any fact-finding survey data acquired, the project’s inception, and concept planning;
Provide direct day-to-day support and oversight of project elements, visit sites to take measurements, answer contractor questions on behalf of the supervising engineer, and serve as liaisons between engineering and construction personnel;
Be aware and understand the Quality Policy. Ensure that all assigned activities are executed in accordance with the RINA QMS. Be aware of the quality of his own work and its impact on service delivery and contribute to the QMS improvement according to his/her role;
Interact with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives using appropriate technical judgment;
Able to discuss and define client requirements; reflecting a clear understanding in well written technical reports and proposals;
Develop an understanding of RINA business processes in order to prepare commercial and technical proposals. 

• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM subjects
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in renewable energy technology
• Interest in Australia’s energy sector
• Eligibility to live and work in Australia (e.g. Australian citizen or holder of an Australian working visa).

Desirable criteria:

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Consulting or service delivery experience
• Prior experience in the Australian renewable energy sector or engineering sector
• Prior experience with energy storage systems and technologies
• Knowledge of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of electrical / mechanical system components

The Person

You are a highly professional and energetic candidate ready to deliver technical excellence to match the RINA renewables team ethos. You are an effective technical thinker with sound problem solving skills and a collaborative approach. You are keen to continue developing your skills and to support other team members. As an excellent communicator you have well-developed report writing and presentation skills with acute attention to detail. You thrive on customer engagement and be motivated to build lasting relationships.

Your customer focus and sound technical judgment equip you to achieve your project objectives. You will work well in all scenarios and as a ‘self-manager’ and take satisfaction from using your initiative and taking accountability. You have a “can-do” attitude and you’re excited by the opportunity to work in a relational team environment with a flat management structure and an emphasis on personal responsibility, cooperation and information sharing.

The Company

RINA is a global corporation providing testing, inspection, certification and consulting services across the Energy, Marine, Certification, Transport & Infrastructure and Industry sectors. We have been at the forefront of providing innovative and technical solutions for more than 150 years, working closely with clients as a trusted partner, assisting them in the most effective, safe and sustainable way. Through a global network of 5,300 talented professionals, operating in 170 offices in 65 countries, we support our clients across the entire life cycle of their projects.

RINA has an experienced renewables and energy storage team based in Australia and has supported clients to develop and construct many of the utility scale projects at the forefront of Australia’s energy revolution.

Benefits

At RINA, we endeavour to create a work environment where every person is valued and encouraged. We invite applications from all nationalities, all abilities and all genders. We recognise that women are significantly under-represented in our industry and we commit to meaningful change to close that gap.

We offer a positive, flexible and open work culture with competitive salaries tailored to candidate experience and real opportunities for professional development.

As part of our growing team you’ll find yourself working with world-class clients in a variety of market sectors.

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