Solar PV Project Design Lead

Primoris Services Corporation; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, STD/

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy, a unit of Primoris Services Corporation, seeks a Project Design Lead to coordinate design from Preliminary/30% through IFC for one or more utility-scale solar PV facilities. You will liaison between internal construction and design teams and Engineers of Record to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant designs.

In this role you will manage multiple third parties, track comments, and ensure adherence to client requirements, codes, and installation considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in design leadership, project engineering, or design execution.
• Experience in utility-scale solar PV projects or renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct multiple third parties to facilitate design from 30% through IFC.
• Ensure design meets client requirements and safety/industry codes.
• Provide access to constraints or data from the client for design.
• Consider installation means and long-term operations in design; consult Field Operations.
• Prepare and manage RFIs and submittals during design phase.
• Control engineering documents and transmittals through IFC.
• Set up design kick-off meetings and coordinate site visits.
• Coordinate with Procurement on BOM and approvals prior to ordering.
• Participate in contracting by reviewing technical exhibits and subcontracts.
• Maintain good client/engineer relationships and promote company values.
• Seek value engineering opportunities and document recommendations.
• Facilitate approval of major material specs and shop drawings with EOR/Client.
• Support contracting by reviewing modifications to technical exhibits.
• Solicit and compare Engineer of Record quotes to support awards.
• Manage contracting process (SOW, SOV, Schedule) for EOR.
• Travel 0-25%

Skills

Engineering design

Cross-team coordination

Multi-project management

Presentation skills

Multi-discipline familiarity

MS Office & Visio

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years design leadership

Renewable energy / solar PV experience

Job description

Primoris Renewable Energy, a unit of Primoris Services Corporation, seeks a Project Design Lead to coordinate design from Preliminary/30% through IFC for one or more utility-scale solar PV facilities. You will liaison between internal construction and design teams and Engineers of Record to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant designs.

In this role you will manage multiple third parties, track comments, and ensure adherence to client requirements, codes, and installation considerations.