Renewable Energy Project Engineer — Solar & Storage

Elgin Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Energy is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale PV and BESS projects across the UK and Ireland. You will be embedded in the project team from early development through to construction, providing technical input during planning, design, and execution stages.

You will manage interfaces with external consultants and contractors, conduct feasibility reviews, and ensure alignment with EPC and EBOP/ICP requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering is required.
• Ideally 3 years of experience in large-scale PV solar farm and BESS projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and PVSyst is required.
• Familiarity with Irish and UK design codes, regulations, and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across the full project lifecycle from development to construction.
• Conduct feasibility and constructability reviews and input planning documentation.
• Coordinate with external contractors, engineers, and planners to reduce risk.
• Manage detailed design reviews and liaise with Owners’ Engineer, EPCs, and PM.
• Assist in tender documentation and front-end engineering activities.
• Support grid connection applications and engineering documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date project information in internal trackers and reports.
• Produce technical reports and briefings for management and stakeholders.

Skills

PV project knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Job description

Elgin Energy is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale PV and BESS projects across the UK and Ireland. You will be embedded in the project team from early development through to construction, providing technical input during planning, design, and execution stages.

You will manage interfaces with external consultants and contractors, conduct feasibility reviews, and ensure alignment with EPC and EBOP/ICP requirements.