Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking two skilled engineers for renewable energy roles in Liverpool. The positions include Solar PV Specialist and Generalist Renewable Energy Engineer, focusing on optimizing solar systems and managing engineering tasks. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience with utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering utility-scale solar power projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in solar PV design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs from concept to detailed engineering.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields through constraint analysis.
• Manage grid connection applications and approvals.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

PVCase

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Leap29 is recruiting 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 – Responsible for 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 to detailed engineering using industry-standard software, aligned with project development phases.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields through comprehensive constraint analysis.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry codes, regulations, and best practices, incorporating input from cross-functional teams.
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction documentation.
• Lead or support technical due diligence, liaising with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Participate in preparing and evaluating tenders and RFQs.
• Define, track, and review contract technical requirements (e.g., PAC process), ensuring compliance and resolving technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations and tests align with designs, procedures, and standards.
• Manage grid connection applications and approvals.
• Support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Assess pre-construction technical surveys.
• 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)
• Project optimization
• Understanding of soil factors (e.g., 1%-2%)
• Electrical calculations
• Tenders and Bids
• Pre-Construction phase management

If you're passionate about clean energy and skilled in design engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team leading the renewable energy transition.