Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for a Renewable Energy Project Engineer to join their team in Warrington. This role involves designing technical solutions for solar power projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing system performance. With a focus on clean energy, this position provides an opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy transition while working alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, or PVCase.
• Strong analytical skills for system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs from concept through detailed engineering.
• Optimize system layouts and ensure design compliance.
• Support technical due diligence and manage tender processes.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project optimization

Technical due diligence

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

PVCase

Job description

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Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Leap29

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

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

• 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 through detailed engineering using industry-standard software, aligned with project development phases.
• Optimize system layouts and energy yields through constraint analysis.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry codes, regulations, and best practices, incorporating input from cross-functional teams.
• Assist in preparing pre-construction and post-construction documentation.
• Support technical due diligence and liaise with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Participate in tender and RFQ evaluations.
• Manage contract technical requirements (e.g., PAC process) and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations and tests.
• Handle grid connection applications and approvals.
• Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Assess pre-construction technical surveys.
• Coordinate 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 with a focus on system optimization.

Core Skillset:

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

If you are passionate about clean energy and skilled in design engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team leading the renewable energy transition.