We are currently looking for a Design Engineer to join the Engineering team of a leading international company in the renewable energy sector.
The successful candidate will provide drafting and design support for utility-scale renewable energy projects, working across different stages of the project lifecycle and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
What will you help with?
- Prepare and update technical drawings, layouts and basic engineering documentation for utility-scale solar PV, wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
- Develop general arrangements, site and equipment layouts, access roads, platforms, trench and cable routing plans, drainage concepts, grading plans and other civil and electrical drawings.
- Prepare and maintain project drawing packages, including single-line diagrams, block diagrams, typical details, cross-sections and as-built documentation.
- Translate engineering criteria, survey data, topographical and geotechnical information, equipment specifications and supplier documentation into accurate drawings and models.
- Identify and reflect project constraints in the design, including land boundaries, easements, environmental restrictions, hydrology, slopes, roads, existing services and grid connection infrastructure.
- Support the optimisation of plant configuration and land use, considering constructability, energy production, CAPEX, OPEX, safety and O&M requirements.
- Coordinate drawing interfaces across solar PV, wind, BESS, substations, grid connection, civil works, electrical systems, SCADA and auxiliary systems.
- Support the preparation and review of basic and detailed engineering deliverables produced internally and by external engineering companies, contractors, OEMs and suppliers.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision control, templates and CAD standards, ensuring accuracy and traceability of technical documentation.
- Prepare drawings and technical information for permitting, land agreements, grid connection, procurement, tendering, construction and handover.
- Provide drafting and design support to multidisciplinary internal teams, incorporating approved design changes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, design criteria, workflows and digital tools.
Who you are
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in renewable energy generation.
- Experience working on utility-scale solar PV projects.
- Strong experience preparing technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Excellent working knowledge of CAD software, including Civil 3D or equivalent.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.