Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

Leap29; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking two skilled engineers in Liverpool to focus on solar PV and renewable energy projects. The roles involve technical design, optimization, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs from concept through detailed engineering.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations.

Skills

Electrical Design

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

PVCase

Job description

Full Job Description

Leap29 is recruiting for two skilled engineers with excellent design experience to join our client's growing team in Liverpool:

• Solar PV Specialist – Focused on optimizing yield and enhancing system performance.
• Generalist Renewable Energy Engineer – Overseeing tender processes, acting as Owner’s Engineer (OE), conducting Due Diligence (DD), and supporting Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical designs from concept through detailed engineering using industry-standard software, aligned with project development phases.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields through comprehensive constraint analysis.
• Ensure all designs adhere to industry codes, regulations, and best practices, with input from cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to pre-construction and post-construction documentation preparation.
• Lead or support technical due diligence, liaising with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Participate in tender and RFQ evaluation processes.
• Define, track, and review contract technical requirements, ensuring compliance and resolving technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations and tests align with designs and standards.
• Manage grid connection applications and approvals.
• Provide technical input during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Assess pre-construction technical surveys.
• Build and maintain relationships with Owners' Engineers and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in delivering utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, or PVCase.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system optimization.

Core skillset:

• Electrical Design
• Proficiency in solar PV design software (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase)
• Understanding of soil factors (1%-2%)
• Electrical Calculations
• Tenders and Bids
• Pre-Construction phase activities

If you're passionate about clean energy and have a knack for design engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.