Project Engineer - EPC

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing large-scale solar projects and battery energy storage systems, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. You will collaborate with engineering teams both in the UK and internationally, ensuring projects meet high standards of design and execution. The company values ethical practices and offers a supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company events

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Increased holiday with long service

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Master's program in engineering, ideally in Renewables.
• Professional engineering background in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop BESS and Solar PV designs for tenders and construction.
• Coordinate with internal resources and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Project Engineering

Renewable Energy

Electrical Engineering

Team Collaboration

Design Standards Knowledge

Education

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Syst

PV Case

PV Sol

Job description

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Ethical Power is the UK’s only vertically integrated renewables company. Over the past few years, we’ve been expanding quickly offering a wider range of services, reaching new sectors and new territories. As a market-leading turnkey solutions provider, we design and deliver major and complex projects within the renewable energy sector. We are one of the largest utility-scale battery energy storage systems installers in the UK and have delivered over 1.2GW of BESS capacity. We are an ethical brand, fostering collaborative work and focused on delivering feasible solutions in a sustainable and responsible manner. We are an equal-rights employer, prioritising safety of our staff and offering development opportunities and a fair and supportive working environment.

Role Summary

This is a key role for the UK EPC engineering design hub, supporting colleagues in the UK and internationally.

You’ll take a Project Engineering role in the effective design of large-scale ground mount solar projects, BESS, and other technologies, working closely with the engineering team.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop BESS designs for tenders and construction (UK and international)
• Develop Solar PV designs for tenders and construction (UK and international)
• Provide system design input into strategic bids, proposals, developments, and planning applications
• Coordinate with internal resources
• Participate in monthly project meetings
• Support project teams in preparing Bills of Quantities
• Assist projects with engineering tasks, including site visits when required
• Collaborate closely with the Design Manager/Lead Project Engineer and Tendering Team
• Support the wider business by working with other UK design teams as needed

Person Specification

• Graduate from a Master’s program in engineering, ideally in Renewables
• Team player with a passion for the energy sector
• Professional engineering academic background – Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems Engineering, or similar
• Knowledge of relevant software tools such as PV Case, AutoCAD, PV Syst, PV Sol, etc.
• Keen to learn all relevant design and building standards and protocols
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Willing to attend the company's UK office regularly and travel to the UK as required; effective at working remotely
• Benefits include company events, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with long service)