Associate Engineer - Energy

• Global Engineering consultancy with diverse portfolio of projects
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting Energy & Renewable projects both locally and internationally
• Role can be based in Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth

About SMEC

SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Energy & Resources driven by a desire to improve the world in which we live. Our diverse and skilled teams are engaged in major projects across Transport, Water, Energy and Renewables sectors.

Power & Energy

SMEC is a global provider of engineering, environmental and construction services, consolidating all aspects of Energy and Renewables Infrastructure from planning to delivery. Our expertise includes grid connection studies, substation design, policy and sector planning, carbon services, load forecasting models, and long-term generation planning using simulation and dynamic programming techniques. We have delivered stand-alone and grid-tie photovoltaic and solar thermal projects, ‘water to wire’ services on mini and micro-hydro projects, geothermal power plants and generation facilities.

The Role

We are seeking to engage an Associate/Senior Associate Engineer – Renewables to join our Energy Team in ANZ. In this role you’ll be responsible for providing high quality design, engineering knowledge and effective project management skills to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide senior level advice and undertake key complex technical tasks with a high degree of independence across a broad range of small, medium and large projects
• Successfully monitor and manage the scope and risk of multiple varying size projects of varying complexity and apply business systems
• Apply high level skills in safety in design practices and processes
• Deliver best client outcomes which have resulted in cost savings
• Build technical capability of others
• Prepare complex technical reports and prepare successful proposals on small, medium and large projects
• Utilise excellent time management skills with the ability to efficiently plan workloads and meet deadlines
• Effectively work across a variety of projects continuously learning and applying new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently
• Effectively manage client relationships and expectations
• Provide supervision and coaching to other staff
• Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent
• CPEng, RPEQ
• Member of Engineers Australia
• Circa 8 – 12 years’ relevant professional experience
• High level consulting and client management skills
• Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen
• Ability to interpret and communicate information of a complex nature
• Client service orientation
• Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements)
• An understanding of the business/ organisation/ marketing context of business solutions
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards and specifications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan: [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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