Senior Mechanical Engineer - Renewables

at  John Wood Group

We are currently working on global projects from across the renewables sector including onshore and offshore Wind and Solar PV.
Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for renewable energy who has a relevant engineering degree. Ideally you will have a working knowledge of multi-megawatt wind turbine technology and industry practices, and a demonstrated track record of delivering high quality assessments in the renewable energy industry but we will also consider candidates who have relevant transferable skills from other industries.

IF ALL OF THIS SOUNDS GOOD TO YOU, REVIEW THE TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION BELOW, THEN FOLLOW THE LINK TO APPLY AND START YOUR JOURNEY WITH WOOD.

The principal responsibility of this post is leading the delivery of technical tasks such as:

• Technology and supplier assessments for onshore and offshore multi-megawatt wind turbines and other renewable energy technologies
• Developing contract and technical requirement specifications for wind turbine supply and wind farm engineering, procurement and construction contracts
• Evaluation of tenders and negotiation for such contracts
• Inspecting, evaluating and reporting on the completion status and quality of multi-megawatt wind turbines on sites during construction and operation
• Advising on risk and interface management
• Evaluating and providing input to Basis of Design and Front End Engineering Design studies
• Developing assessment tools to support technical and risk evaluation
• Preparation of high quality technical reports for issue to clients
• Leading and/or participating in client calls and meetings

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting construction and safety management, and ensuring that contractual requirements are fulfilled through a combination of site presence, inspections and document reviews
• Advising on mechanical engineering aspects of wind turbines and other renewable energy technologies
• Management of projects and work packages to meet quality, time and budgetary objectives
• Client-facing business development and project management
• Preparing proposals, cost estimates and commercial terms for Wood’s commissions

Supporting responsibilities of the post will include:

• Witnessing inspections and tests, with occasional site engineer assignments
• Supporting development and implementation of management processes
• Supporting team development, including professional mentoring
• Assisting with the development and expansion of long-term client relationships

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. Even if you feel you don’t have every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.