Mr Jake Thodey

General Specialties:

Engineering - General

Specialty Focus:

Mechanical Engineering, Forensic engineering assessments, Mechanical Failure, Thermodynamics, Control System Design

Education:

ake holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Wollongong (2006). He has also gained international technical training in cogeneration commissioning in England and absorption chiller systems in China. In addition to his engineering background, Jake has experience within Government works, including work with the NSW EPA, providing exposure to energy policy, environmental regulation, and compliance frameworks.

Number of cases in the last 4 years:

2

Jake Thodey is a mechanical engineer and energy systems specialist with over 15 years of experience in energy systems, thermodynamics, cogeneration, heat pumps, manufacturing, and complex energy infrastructure. He is the Director of Thodey Engineering and has led major projects across Australia in abattoirs, aquatic centres, industrial facilities, and wastewater treatment plants.
Jake has been engaged as an expert witness on multiple high-value energy system disputes, including trigeneration and power system performance matters. His work involves technical review, failure analysis, and providing independent opinions on system design, operation, and energy performance.
He combines deep technical expertise with practical project experience, making him well suited to advising on real-world engineering disputes and system performance issues.