Senior Project Development Engineer

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to consult on thermal power generation projects in Asia. The ideal candidate will manage project development activities and lead client interactions while ensuring compliance with QA procedures. Strong leadership and project management skills along with significant industry experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in the engineering industry.
• Experience with project management methodologies like earned value.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services in thermal power generation projects.
• Lead interactions with clients and manage project development services.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost of electricity modeling.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Project Development Engineer

The Senior Project Development Engineer is responsible for providing consultancy services in the development and implementation of thermal power generation projects in Asia, including the Philippines and Malaysia. This role requires detailed knowledge of the development process for power generation projects including technical design, due diligence and owner’s engineering.

The Senior Project Development Engineer will support our clients in the development of power generation projects from studies, concept design and specification through contractor selection, financial close to NTP. The role will take the lead in interactions with the client’s team and will be the Project Manager for the project development services, supported by a Project Director and team of engineers.

The Senior Project Development Engineer must have experience and familiarity with project development activities including:

• Configuration studies including plant sizing and optimization
• Feasibility studies, power plant functional specification development
• Identifying and shortlisting potential bidders for power plant contracts
• Assisting in negotiations with EPC Contractor, general contractors, and OEMs
• Specification, tendering and negotiation of Long Term Services Agreements (LTSAs) and coordination of other services to support project development including power systems studies, environmental impacts assessments, etc.
• Cost of electricity modelling and forming of agreements including Power Purchase Agreements, Gas Supply Agreements, EPC Contracts, General Contractors, LTSAs, O&M Agreements, etc.

Other activities will include:

• Carry out independent design/review/assurance tasks on projects and coordinate with others in the business to deliver services to our clients.
• Support to develop the regional team’s technical capabilities to act as Owner’s Engineer and Lender’s Technical Advisor or Independent Certifier. Lead project teams to facilitate service delivery, including acting as SME as part of project teams.
• Undertake conceptual design and specification for thermal power generation projects and manage and maintain compliance with Jacobs QA procedures, including the deliverables review QA process.
• Undertake tender evaluation process and provide technical recommendation and prepare feasibility studies; establish technical specifications and tender documents.
• Undertake construction-phase site inspections and report on quality and progress; Performance review of operational sites.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to deliver project objectives, and goals and targets of the team, section and performance unit.
• Undertake technical due diligence for development or operational projects.
• Lead business development activities, with a focus on thermal power generation projects in Asia, scope and price-up work from a request for proposal.
• Support other generation projects as required, depending on know-how and experience.
• Maintain and identify strong key client relationships.
• Promote safety culture within the organization and with our clients.
• Support the business to ensure it can thrive in a global setting, encouraging cross-geography relationships in order to maximize the benefit of global delivery to our clients and our people.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is typically required
• Significant work experience in the engineering industry is necessary
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and technical skills are essential.
• Experience with project management methodologies like earned value is required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proven track record of managing complex, multi-discipline projects
• Experience with project handover and close-out processes
• Adaptability to manage changing requirements in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in project planning and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Holds an active position in the industry and look to increase Jacobs’ and your own profile in the market.
• Do things right, pursue bold solutions, challenge the accepted and bring to life our Culture of Caring.
• Works effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or styles.
• Actively contribute to the Inclusion & Diversity initiatives
• Adopt a calm, positive and persistent approach in the face of adversity.
• Provides a supportive and caring culture that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of team members.

Works collaboratively with other team members to deliver the wider goals and targets of the team, section, and performance unit. Attends client meetings to gain an understanding of the relationships that we aspire to maintain. Ensures tasks undertaken are understood completely before starting, and monitors time taken as well as forward workload. Touches base with Team/Section Lead periodically. Meets and balances scope of deliverables with time allocation.