Senior Engineer - PV And Microgrids

Energy Consultant

Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. The successful candidate will join an established technical and regional consulting team of approximately 20 professionals based in Sydney. This team is engaged in a diverse array of Australian and international projects within the energy and renewable power sector, spanning from small-scale generation to utility-sized generation. The technologies involved include biomass, solar PV, battery energy storage, offshore wind, pumped hydro energy storage, hydrogen, and waste-to-energy (both thermal and biological). Key workstreams encompass lender technical advisory, renewable energy studies, and front-end engineering design.

The Opportunity (What will I do?):

• Project Management: Oversee and manage projects, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are monitored, and expenditures are controlled to meet financial targets.
• Representation: Represent Arup at internal and external events, and design and deliver activities and projects that impact the business.
• Team Development: Provide guidance, training, direction, and feedback to others, contributing to their performance and development.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring they are met.
• Technical Expertise: Apply extensive knowledge and skills in the energy sector, including renewable energy technologies, to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical engineering or similar area
• Relevant industry experience in power systems, solar PV, battery energy storage, project management, project proposals, within a consulting business environment
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership
• A good technical understanding of a range of equipment and processes used in the energy sector and key issues affecting each technology. With expertise in technical specifications of renewable energy system design, installation oversight, & commissioning
• Enthusiasm to develop technical and commercial knowledge throughout the energy sector by working on projects in the renewables, waste & resources and utilities sectors would be advantageous.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.