AddressRINA is an independent global engineering business, specialising in offering consulting engineering services through investment support and technical advisory for the renewable energy market. We offer a complete package of services to investors, lenders, IPPs and developers and have worked on many GW’s worth of projects across Australasia and wider APAC region.
We are currently looking for a Consultant – Renewables to join our offices in Sydney (Manly) or Melbourne (or else to work remotely from other locations in Australia or New Zealand) to support our growth in this exciting sector. You will find yourself working on a range of solar, wind and battery energy storage projects including interacting and overlapping with other teams in our renewables business units worldwide. At RINA we work flexibly across borders so you can expect to work on projects in multiple geographies, including occasional travel and client meetings.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 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) of energy resource assessment reports, technology assessments, structural studies, electrical design, contractual documentation, environmental studies, planning permission, health and safety reports, or grid connection documentation
- Preparing or reviewing solar PV and / or wind energy yield analysis
- Contributing to business development activities i.e. development of new solutions, proposal writing and client presentations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General
Qualifications
Mandatory criteria:
- Eligibility to live and work in Australia (e.g. Australian citizen or holder of an Australian working visa).
- :3 years of experience with the renewables market or else engineering sector
Desirable criteria:
- Prior experience with the Australian renewables market
- Experience with PV and/or wind resource and energy yield analysis and familiarity with relevant software such as PVsyst and WindPRO
- Prior experience with energy storage systems and technologies
- Masters or PhD in related subject
- Demonstrated aptitude in consulting/managing clients/service delivery; specific experience within the renewable energy sector
- Knowledge of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of electrical / mechanical system components
- Some knowledge of relevant Australian and international technical standards and working practices.
Work / Life Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Healthy work-life balance
- Professional development, training, and growth opportunities
- Internal career opportunities across RINA globally
- Work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects
- Collaborate with high-performance teams worldwide
- Generous additional parental leave benefits and opportunity to access RINA’s nursery grant
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Team building activities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support, including coaching and counselling
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, 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 200 offices in 70 countries, we support our clients across the entire life cycle of their projects. Facing new challenges, adapting to new contexts and being where big things happen: working with us means turning our clients’ ideas into success. You will transform challenges into opportunities and brilliant ideas into excellent solutions.
RINA has an excellent renewables team, of almost thirty people, based in Australia and a long track record of supporting our clients to develop and construct outstanding utility scale renewable energy projects. We work at the forefront of Australasia’s energy revolution.
Benefits
We offer a positive, flexible and open work culture with competitive salaries and real opportunities for professional development.
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, especially in senior roles, and we commit to meaningful change to close that gap.
We provide equal employment opportunities and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is respected and safe.
