Senior/Principal Solar PV Engineer - Renewables

WSP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer focused on Solar PV to lead project delivery, providing technical input and guidance. This role involves managing high-quality technical services, advising clients, and training junior engineers. Candidates should have strong knowledge in Solar PV technologies and relevant qualifications in engineering.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Solar PV technologies required.
• Experience in developing UK utility scale sites preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality technical services for Solar PV projects.
• Provide technical input throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Train and supervise junior engineers to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Solar PV technologies

Technical report writing in English

Client engagement skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Degree in relevant engineering or technical discipline

Post-graduation in renewable energy sector

Tools

PVsyst

VirtoCAD

PVSol

Knowledge of Python

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Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little bit more about your role:

As a Senior/Principal Engineer you will focus on technical and project delivery of Solar PV assignments and take a leading position in developing WSP's services in this area.

Your duties will include:

• Leading and delivering high quality technical services for feasibility, development, owner's engineer and technical due diligence assignments, focused on Solar PV.
• Providing technical input to Solar PV developments, at each stage of the project development lifecycle, including their integration with other electrical or generating plants as necessary.
• Drafting and reviewing technical specifications e.g. Employer's Requirements, evaluating tenders, and supporting negotiations for the appointments of contractors.
• Advising clients on the project development and execution processes, including key stages, timescales and risks.
• Training, supervising and reviewing work of junior and middle level engineers, being responsible for the level of quality of their work.
• Driving and contributing to continuous improvement of the solar teams' working tools, formats and methods.
• Supporting with the technical input and pricing on Solar PV bids and proposals.
• Carrying out client engagement activities, including reviewing enquiries and preparing proposals for prospective projects.

YOUR TEAM

WSP's has a long history in the delivery of high-quality technical advisory and management consultancy services focused on renewable energy. We have worked on all major renewable energy technologies (i.e. offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage), including some of the world's largest renewable energy projects. We have established client relationships with some of the largest and most well-known developers, investors, and lenders in the industry, and we support their projects across the globe.

Delivering high-quality, proactive, prompt and up-to-date technical services to our clients is paramount. We offer services at all stages of the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the following core services:

• Site layouts and optimisation, concept design and feasibility studies,
• Technical due diligence,
• Lender's Technical Advisor (LTA) scopes of work,
• Project development and Owner's Engineer (OE) scopes of work, including tendering and contracting support, construction monitoring and management, and technical advisory services.
• Hybrid Projects (including BESS) and BESS Capacity and Power Optimisations
• Operation & Maintenance and Asset Management

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering, technical or scientific discipline, preferable a post-graduation in subjects related to the renewable energy sector.
• An in-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding Solar PV technologies including in particular PV modules and inverters, as well as emerging technologies and key players within the international market.
• Experience in developing UK utility scale sites at any stage (experience from multiple stages would be preferred).
• Direct on-site experience, such as green-field site visits, construction monitoring or operational site visits.
• Excellent technical report writing skills, in the English language, with an eye for detail and focus on high quality outputs.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of key software, such as PVsyst, VirtoCAD, PVSol.
• Knowledge of Python is advantageous.
• Capability to manage projects and lead a project team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Preferably have "Chartered Engineer" status or be well progress towards achieving such status.
• Ability to engage directly with clients for the delivery of projects and to build positive relationship to support securing future work.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Applications are encouraged from those who have experience as a contractor, developer, financier/lender, or manufacturer, in addition to those with consultancy experience. WSP's aim is to build a team with broad range of experience to allow us to allow the best value and advice to our clients.
To find out more about our ENERGY business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Energy | WSP

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.