Job Descrption
Project Engineer - Solar PV
Location: London – Hybrid working available
Role
Our client is a market leading renewable energy developer, seeking to develop, build and operate 1 GW of new clean energy and storage projects in the UK.
They are actively looking for a project engineer to lead the technical aspects of the development and delivery of PV, BESS and other renewable energy technologies.
Responsibilities
• Leading technical topics for EPC contract negotiation including Principles Requirements, Testing and Commissioning, and Technical Documentation appendices
• Co-ordinating external technical advisers for the purposes of project lender due diligence
• Conducting construction inspections to ensure adherence to design, best practice and H&S requirements
• Support EPC tender processes through creation of specifications and evaluation of responses
• Preliminary design including value engineering and optimisation of utility-scale BESS and PV systems
• Procurement support including... equipment specification and manufacturer selection for subset of equipment.
• Assessing sites for design and buildability considerations, focusing on the PV array and BESS aspects
• Performing yield assessments from development through to operations
• Participate in industry events and Code panels focusing on PV and BESS technologies
• Lead innovation projects and topics related to PV modules, inverters, BESS and other generation technologies
Requirements
• Sufficient experience in renewables development, design, construction and commissioning (or a subset of the lifecycle) to fulfil the responsibilities of the role
• Understanding of key solar and BESS technologies and suppliers
• Understanding of best practice for design and cost optimisation for PV and/or BESS systems, or solving similar techno-economic optimisation problems
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, applied maths or equivalent experience
• Experience with PVsyst or other yield assessment software and tools
• Low voltage AC and DC design experience
• Experience in data modelling/analysis
• Experience working with varied stakeholders of renewable energy systems, such as investors, contractors and suppliers, and an understanding of their value drivers and risk appetite
• Familiarity with applicable standards to utility scale PV and BESS
• Experience in managing EPC contractor(s) and Technical Advisor(s)
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm.
We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
We believe there is no solution to climate change without people.
We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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