Offshore Wind Senior Engineer

Job Description

Offshore Wind Senior Engineer

We are currently seeking an Offshore Wind Advisory - Senior Engineer (Chief Consultant for internal purposes) based in our office in Melbourne, Australia (hybrid mode). If you are motivated to work in an international environment at one of the leading renewable energy consulting firms then we look forward to receiving your application! 

Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

World leader in Offshore Wind 
Ramboll is a world leader in offshore wind with a unique value proposition. More than 65% of the world’s offshore wind turbines rise from foundations designed by Ramboll and hiring around 900 experts in Wind as part of our 18,000 employees. Since 2007 we have been involved in floating offshore wind and today have a dedicated team of experts supporting Clients globally. With our international, multidisciplinary and wind energy specific competencies, we are a true full-range service provider for offshore wind energy projects in all project phases. Ramboll supports clients globally to identify, evaluate and quantify both risks and opportunities, allowing them to make well educated, strategic decisions based on practical offshore wind project development, financing and execution experience, combined with robust engineering know-how and we are one of only very few consultancies in the world that provide Advisory and engineering services for bottom-fixed and floating wind foundations. 

Our offer

• Varied and challenging tasks with a high level of autonomy and empowerment
• An international working environment with flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• A transparent corporate culture shaped by Scandinavian values
• The opportunity to bring in your individual skills and to help shape innovation
•  Versatile development opportunities in a dynamic and growing company
•  Being part of a growing team and contributing to a novel technology with offshore wind
•  Access to the global expertise in all the design and engineering subject matter of an OFW farm development 

Your tasks and core responsibilities 
As part of a growing multidisciplinary project team, you will take on tasks such as:

• Supporting various Business Development and tender activities led by the OFW Head of Australia
• Using the internal expertise and knowledge to deliver and lead successful OFW projects
• Working on offshore wind farms in Australia and globally, delivering different services along the entire project lifecycle 
• Managing and supporting diverse technical and commercial advisory services, ranging from owners engineering to technical due diligence, feasibility and desktop studies and strategic advisory 
• Developing practical solutions to multifaceted problems 
• Applying offshore wind experience to the ongoing commercialization of fixed and floating offshore wind 
• Managing complex, multidisciplinary project and communicating with clients in offshore wind projects
• Supporting our Clients to successfully deliver offshore wind projects in Australia and globally
• Being involved in technical spearhead topics (design and engineering related) and working on improvement applicable to the Australian market

Your qualifications

• A minimum of 7-10 years of working experience in consulting or project management in a professional environment related to offshore wind energy;
• Proven track record, industry reputation and network
• Has been a part of a project team for a recently executed offshore wind projects in some capacity
• Profound industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of offshore wind project development, design and engineering, project economics, risks and commercial aspects
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Regulatory Framework, Supply chain and Construction challenges 
• Basic technical expertise in all core areas of an offshore wind farm, specialization / subject matter expertise of benefit
• Experience in negotiating and executing complex construction contracts (EPCI and BoP) would be beneficial
• The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in his day-to-day work tasks and topics, and be proactive in proposing innovative and optimised solutions to keep up with Ramboll standards and reputation 

Welcome to our Energy division
Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll Wind Advisory in Australia 
Ramboll is currently employing more than 100 people in Australia in 4 different offices, in Newcastle, Sydney, Perth and our recently opened one in Melbourne and is growing the Offshore Wind team in Australia. Ramboll combines local experience with a global knowledge base constantly striving to achieve inspiring and exacting solutions that make a genuine difference to our clients, the end-users, and society at large. Ramboll Australia works across the following markets: Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. 

How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.