The Project Engineer at Rondo Energy is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the technical development, execution, and delivery of large-scale thermal energy storage projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of Rondo's decarbonization technology.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with teams to plan and manage engineering studies, resource allocation, and project schedules
Oversee all phases of technical project execution to ensure design quality and compliance with specifications
Generate engineering deliverables such as process design, equipment sizing, data sheets, and technical specifications
Review project and process deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to client needs
Collaborate with stakeholders including project managers, clients, vendors, and contractors to facilitate communication
Track and report progress of technical and commercial project milestones to stakeholders
Identify permit requirements and coordinate development of technical documentation for project compliance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial systems engineering
Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering or project engineering
Extensive knowledge and experience in project development and delivery of large-scale capital energy power infrastructure projects
Technical skills to perform engineering design of supporting infrastructure typical in large-scale industrial projects with little oversight
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
Experience with engineering design software such as CAD and MS Project
Ability to coordinate with Rondo commercial and engineering teams to implement and manage early stage engineering studies, including resource allocation, schedule development, site visits, client collaboration, technical deliverable development, and cost estimating
Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of a project’s technical execution, ensuring design aligns with specifications and meets quality standards for each deployment of the product
Ability to generate preliminary mechanical or process engineering deliverables to assist with early-stage process design, mechanical equipment sizing, creation of data sheets and specifications for communication with clients and vendors, and support technical bid evaluations and contracting
Ability to review project and mechanical process deliverables created by Rondo or third parties to ensure project specifications and client needs are addressed, while screening for technical accuracy
Ability to collaborate closely with Rondo Project Managers, other Project Engineers, Engineers, clients and customers, vendors and other equipment suppliers, regulatory bodies, and third-party contractors including EPCs, OEs, IEs, etc.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical subjects into plain language
Ability to track and report progress on technical and commercial project deliverables to key Rondo stakeholders, clients, or external parties
Ability to identify applicable project permits, research submission requirements, and coordinate the development of associated technical deliverables on a timeline that supports project implementation
Australian work authorization, as the role is based in the greater Melbourne area with occasional travel to Rondo HQ in California and project sites
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and equity participation
Private healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunity to help build and scale Rondo’s Australian presence
Occasional travel to Rondo HQ in California and project sites
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