Senior Energy Engineer

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Arup Full time

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do.

Seventy-five years ago, we created a home for creative thinkers seeking to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Today, a collective of 16,000+ Arupians gather across the globe from 140 different countries to build a sustainable future.

At Arup, you’ll do more than work — you’ll shape a better world.

About this role
As part of an established, regional consulting team of around 120 people, this role will be working on a range of New Zealand and international assignments in the energy and renewable power sector. Projects range from small scale generation to utility sized generation. Technology would cover biomass, solar PV, battery energy storage, offshore and onshore wind, pumped hydro energy storage, hydrogen and waste to energy (thermal and biological). Relevant workstreams would cover lender technical advisory, renewable energy studies, and front-end engineering design.

What will I do?

You'll work without supervision, referring up as necessary. In achieving this you will be responsible for meeting deadlines, monitoring budgets and controlling expenditure to meet financial targets in your own area.

You will develop engineered solutions across the energy and renewable power sector for Arup’s clients and support or prepare proposals.

You'll represent Arup at internal and external events and you may be responsible for designing and delivering events, activities and projects which impact the business.

You may be responsible for the performance and development of others through providing guidance, training, direction and feedback

What will I bring?

Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in mechanical, electrical or process engineering or similar area;
Relevant industry experience in some of the following areas: power systems, solar PV, offshore or onshore wind, hydrogen, battery energy storage, pumped hydro, lenders technical advisor, technical due diligence, project management, project proposals;
Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
Proven working knowledge of how relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines impact engineering projects;
Enthusiasm to develop technical and commercial knowledge by working on projects in the renewables, waste & resources and utilities sectors would be advantageous.

Our firm
Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

We create spaces where everyone feels safe, seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our members.

Are you ready to shape a better world?

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.



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