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Senior solar engineer

Edinburgh
Guardian Jobs
Solar engineer
Posted: 13h ago
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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.


Job Description

AECOM is looking for Solar Design Engineers with varying areas of expertise/experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. The successful candidate(s) will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design and technical advisory roles. Working on a range of commercial‑scale rooftop, car‑port, floating and ground‑mount solar projects including design services for some of the largest NSIP scale Solar PV projects in the UK as well as projects across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) some of which will also include energy storage.


Key Responsibilities

* Design PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
* Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
* Conduct technical site surveys (nationwide).
* Attend client meetings and build rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
* Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
* Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the company.
* Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
* Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
* Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.


About You

* Proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
* Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
* Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
* Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.


Qualifications

* Engineering Degree and/or master’s degree in a related subject.
* Proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
* Ability to produce formal reports and documents.Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
* Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
* Driver's licence to access remote sites.


Benefits & Perks

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion‑dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project. You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.


Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.


Inclusive Workplace

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please use this email address: ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.


Metadata

ReqID: J10143567
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid

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