Senior Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Renewable Energy Project Engineer specializing in design for renewable energy projects. This role involves optimizing system performance, overseeing project documentation, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in utility-scale solar projects and proficiency in solar PV design tools. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy transition while advancing your career in a robust organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design software like PVsyst, AutoCAD, or PVCase.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize designs for renewable energy projects.
• Ensure compliance with technical codes and regulations.
• Lead technical due diligence and liaise with Lenders’ Technical Advisors.

Skills

Electrical Design

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

System Optimization

Education

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

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

PVCase

Job description

Job Description

Senior Renewable Energy Project Engineer (Design experience)

Leap29 are recruiting for two skilled engineers with excellent design experience to join our clients growing team in Liverpool:

• Solar PV Specialist – Concentrated on optimizing yield and enhancing system performance.
• Generalist Renewable Energy Engineer – Overseeing tender processes, Owner’s Engineer (OE), Due Diligence (DD), and Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical designs from concept through 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 adhere to industry codes, regulations, and best practices, integrating input from cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of both pre-construction and post-construction documentation.
• Lead or support technical due diligence, acting as the liaison with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
• Take a lead role in preparing and evaluating tenders and RFQs.
• Define, track, and review contract technical requirements (e.g., PAC process), ensuring compliance and resolving any technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections to verify that installations and tests align with designs, procedures, and standards.
• Manage grid connection applications and approvals.
• Provide technical input and support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Oversee and 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 a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering utility-scale solar power projects.
• Proficiency in solar PV design tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, or PVCase.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on system optimization.

Core skillset:

• Electrical Design,
• Proficiency in solar PV design software (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase).
• Project optimisation
• 1%-2% soil in factor
• Electrical Calculations
• Tenders and Bids
• Pre-Construction phase.

If you're passionate about clean energy and have a knack for design engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.