Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled engineers to join their innovative team in Liverpool. This role focuses on optimizing solar PV systems and enhancing performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards. As part of a forward-thinking company, you'll develop technical designs, oversee tender processes, and contribute to the renewable energy transition. If you're passionate about clean energy and have a strong design engineering background, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design tools and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs from concept to detailed engineering.
• Optimize system layouts and ensure compliance with industry codes.
• Lead tender evaluations and manage grid connection applications.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tender management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

PVCase

Job description

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Client:

Leap29

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 phases.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields through constraint analysis.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry codes, regulations, and best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in preparing pre-construction and post-construction documentation.
• Support technical due diligence and liaise with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Lead or support tender and RFQ evaluations.
• Define, monitor, and review contract technical requirements, ensuring compliance and resolving issues.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation and testing 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 related field.
• Experience in utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, or PVCase.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on system optimization.

Core skillset:

• Electrical Design
• Proficiency in solar PV design software (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase)
• Project optimization
• Understanding of soil factors (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 at the forefront of renewable energy transition.