Project Engineer - Solar PV

Project Engineer – Solar PV       

Location:  Remote occasional UK wide travel, as required.

Role

Climate17 are working alongside a leading independent energy specialist who develop commercial and large-scale solar PV assets.

They are actively searching for a Project Engineer to help them successfully design, develop and deliver new solar PV projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Development of solar proposals using modelling software
• Develop drawings and layouts to a professional standard for use in planning, proposals and grid applications
• Attend technical site visits to assess the appropriateness of initial designs and revise models if necessary
• Suggest an initial electrical design based on client infrastructure and review with our preferred electrical designer/installer
• Create cost estimates for delivery of proposals of solar projects
• Submitting, reviewing, and challenging connection offers for HV/LV grid connections from the DNO for solar proposals
• Preparation of technical specifications for invitations to tender and contracts for solar proposals.
• Coordination and review of tender submissions where an EPC is utilised
• Project manage the construction of the solar projects including design modifications, technical support and contractor design reviews
• Working with our procurement team to manage and grow our technical relationship with suppliers

Requirements

• Experience in the cradle-to-grave management of the solar design of UK energy projects.
• Relevant solar design experience and competency in various software packages (PVsol, PvDesign, SolarEdge Designer)
• Experience in submitting, reviewing, and challenging connection offers for HV/LV grid connections from the DNO.
• The ability to prioritise your own workload, especially when juggling multiple projects at various stages of development, and to understand and manage your own time to control budgets.
• Good communication; ability to build relationships to maximise the efficiency of the team.
• Willingness to come up with ideas and identify opportunities.
• Commercial experience would be of value, especially experience handling contractor claims and change orders.
• Full UK drivers’ licence – essential
• Full right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship - essential