Technical Engineer – Onshore Renewables Development

Engie; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ENGIE UK is seeking a Technical Engineer – Development to contribute to onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage projects across the UK and Ireland. You will shape projects from concept to construction, supporting engineering design, procurement, and site execution.

Based in London with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office), you will collaborate across development, construction, and asset management teams to deliver a low-carbon energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in concept design for solar PV or wind projects.
• Commercial awareness of how technical decisions affect project economics.

Responsibilities

• Screen development sites and provide technical inputs to financial models, including CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Lead early-stage and preliminary civil design for solar PV, wind, and BESS projects, covering mounting structures, foundations, tracks, and hard standings.
• Procure and manage site studies, and monitor grid connection requirements and costs.
• Develop employer's requirements for EPC contracts and review tenders during procurement.
• Perform or oversee Basic and Detailed Design, including piling solutions, wind farm roads, and substation buildings.
• Support construction teams through critical document review and owner's engineer activities.
• Conduct technical audits of key equipment at manufacturer facilities and support commissioning and project handover.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

ENGIE UK is seeking a Technical Engineer – Development to contribute to onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage projects across the UK and Ireland. You will shape projects from concept to construction, supporting engineering design, procurement, and site execution.

Based in London with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office), you will collaborate across development, construction, and asset management teams to deliver a low-carbon energy portfolio.