Principal Renewable Energy Engineer - Energy Advisory

Jacobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package and salary

Free medical cover and digital GP service

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Reading, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Renewable Energy Advisory team. You will manage a variety of advisory services while driving innovation in power generation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience on renewable generation projects and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers a competitive package and family-friendly benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience on renewable generation projects and their integration.
• Minimum relevant engineering degree or higher (e.g., Masters or PhD).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to engage with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a range of advisory services in renewable energy.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across various technical domains.
• Develop client relationships and conduct business development activities.

Skills

Engineering experience on renewable generation projects

Project management skills

Analytical and communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

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

Jacobs is leading the global energy transition, delivering services across energy networks, renewable generation, storage and major infrastructure. The expanding UK Energy Advisory business seeks a Principal Engineer to join the Renewable Energy Advisory team. You will manage and deliver a range of advisory services, drive innovation in power generation solutions, and help shape the future of sustainable energy projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

Technical Advisory

• Modelling and model verification, Options Appraisals, Feasibility Studies, Pre‑FEED, FEED, Life‑Cycle Cost Analysis, Technology specific Owners Engineering services.
• Determine equipment performance specifications and key inputs throughout the development or review of engineering design.
• Lead and contribute to coherent and concise technical reports and proposals.
• Act as technical lead and be accountable for key tasks and quality data outputs through a project reviewer role.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders at all levels, including leading and contributing to client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Project manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating activities across various technical domains.

Technical Innovation and Best Practices

• Identify and use technical tools to support project delivery and contribute to best practices and standard methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements in renewables.
• Provide input to thought leadership within Jacobs and externally.

Client Management and Business Development

• Develop client relationships, leading progress meetings and presentations.
• Collaborate with the sales team and conduct business development activities to grow the Renewable Energy portfolio and pipeline.
• Prepare compelling proposals to secure new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Significant engineering experience on renewable generation projects and their integration (solar PV, wind, BESS, etc.), either in consultancy or development.
• Minimum relevant engineering degree or higher (e.g., Masters or PhD).
• Membership of, or working toward, a recognised professional institution/organisation, preferably at a Chartered level.
• Knowledge of the UK and Continental Europe renewable energy market, key growth areas, and global market insight.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to develop clear work programmes and delegate requirements to team members.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to engage with colleagues and clients and provide clear, evidence‑based advice verbally and in written reports and presentations in English.
• Capability to work under tight deadlines while achieving objectives and managing competing priorities.
• Experience of team leadership and training/mentoring junior staff.
• Flexibility to travel between offices and client locations, as the team is based in England, Scotland and Wales.

Benefits

• Competitive package and salary.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Family‑friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships.
• Paid volunteering time and charitable donations through the Collectively programme.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants with diverse experience and perspectives, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

As a disability‑confident employer, we interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We also welcome applications from those seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.

We value collaboration and inclusion and encourage reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process. If you require further support, please contact the team via Careers Support.