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