Lead Waste to Energy Engineer

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Talent Acquisition | Power & Renewable Energy
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, our APAC Energy & Power team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions space. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions from replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable energy to developing demand side management strategies.
We are currently looking for a
Lead Waste to Energy Engineer
responsible for providing consultancy and engineering services in the APAC region with specialisation in waste to energy technology including waste management, biomass and power generation. This includes feasibility studies, technology and feedstock assessment, concept design, and Lender's and Owner's Engineer services including review and comment on the designs prepared by our client's suppliers and contractors and SME technical advice during construction and commissioning activities. The role will involve coordination with the Jacobs and project leadership teams and other disciplines to deliver a whole-of-project multi discipline approach to our services. It is expected that the individual will operate in client facing lead roles both in project delivery and business development activities in the Waste to Energy (WTE) and Biomass sectors.
Responsibilities Include
Guide and direct projects to successful technical outcomes and will be entrusted with ensuring quality of technical deliverables and peer/practice review activities for work prepared by more junior or less experienced colleagues' deliverables. This includes participating proactively mentoring staff in the WTE and biomass technology areas and within the generation transition (thermal) technologies community of practice.
Develop Jacobs' capabilities and reputation in Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.
Drive business development and be responsible for work winning, identifying the next opportunities and supporting pursuits
Bid preparation and submittal as required, supporting the section leader, project managers in the delivery of financially successful projects
Develop and maintain strong key client relationships, act as a trusted advisor to a select group of Jacobs' key clients across the public and private sector
Maintain regular communication with the Team and Section Lead to ensure alignment with business goals, monitor time and workload to anticipate capacity needs, and balance deliverables with available time.
Promote safety culture within the organisation and with our clients
Here's what you'll need
Substantial experience in managing the design and delivery of large scale Waste to Energy and Biomass projects with broad experience across a range of related technologies which could include waste derived/biogenic feedstock preparation and handling, combustion and flue gas treatment, energy recovery, steam turbines, anaerobic digestion and biogas utilisation, gas engines, sludge incineration and waste management and materials recovery
Engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical/Processing specialisations
Experience in business development, bid preparation and submittal, supporting the successful delivery of complex projects.
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.
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. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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