Development Engineer / Technical Analyst

Executive Integrity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Integrity seeks a Development Engineer / Technical Analyst to contribute to renewable energy projects in the UK. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, optimizing designs, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate should have a STEM degree and significant experience in renewables, particularly solar and wind.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 30% bonus

Excellent healthcare

25 days holiday + your birthday off

2 days per year to use for charity work

Extended paternity/maternity

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects.
• Experience with solar, wind, or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with UK grid and planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies using wind, solar, and GIS data.
• Provide technical support to third-party consultants during project execution.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in design and resource assessment tools

GIS experience

Collaboration

Education

Degree in STEM (Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy or related field)

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

WindFarmer

QGIS/ArcGIS

Revit

Job description

Job title: Development Engineer / Technical Analyst
Location: United Kingdom

Who are we recruiting for?
Our client is a pioneering team with over four decades of expertise in the global power sector, focusing on renewable energy innovation and sustainability. With a track record of developing $5.5 billion power generation & renewable assets. They are leaders in utility-scale renewables, solar, battery storage, distributed energy solutions, and grid support infrastructure. Their commitment to technological advancement and environmental impact has enabled the saving of over 1.75 million tonnes of CO2 annually and power 1.4 million homes worldwide.

What will you be doing?

• Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies using wind, solar, and GIS data to estimate energy output and capacity.
• Create and optimise conceptual layouts using tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, and Helioscope.
• Analyse resource and yield assessments from meteorological towers and remote sensors, ensuring accuracy and uptime of measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and environmental teams to refine project layouts and address site constraints.
• Provide technical support to third-party consultants, support land acquisition and permitting processes, and contribute technical insights during procurement and project execution.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain organized documentation of designs, calculations, and project assumptions.

Are you the ideal candidate?
The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in STEM (Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or related field).
• Over 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects, particularly in solar, wind, or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Proficiency in design and resource assessment tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and WindFarmer.
• Experience with wind/solar met towers and remote sensing technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with UK grid and planning regulations, with GIS experience (QGIS/ArcGIS) and visualization tools (Revit) as bonuses.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Up to 30% bonus
• Excellent healthcare
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• 2 days per year to use for charity work
• Extended paternity / maternity

Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.