Energy Performance Engineer

Base Location: Flexible across the UK

Salary: Base + Bonus + Car/Cash Allowance + a range of other to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | with options available

We're proud to be a Principal Partner for , the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.

To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

So join us on our journey to net zero. Help us power change.

What is the Role?

As a Project Engineer, your role will focus on the engineering of distributed energy systems to support large buildings, campuses or developments across different geographies (projects) and clients with a focus on retrofitting systems to existing sites. A large proportion of the projects will be energy performance contracts across these different projects & clients. You'll combine an understanding of the engineering tasks necessary for the successful development of distributed energy systems that meet client objectives - for example carbon reduction, Capex optimisation, revenue generation or Opex reduction.

In this role you'll undertake the detailed design of energy infrastructure (RIBA Stage 4) and use your understanding of competing design considerations, such as cost and efficiency. The Energy Performance Engineer will discuss and appraise these considerations in the context of client objectives or specific SSE investment criteria. Fundamental to this role is a strong understanding of distributed energy systems (ground or roof mounted solar PV, district heating & cooling, heat pumps, building services and energy storage and so on).

Other responsibilities of the project engineer will include working on investment grade energy audits, the detailed design of individual energy systems (e.g. rooftop solar, lighting, air source heat pumps or BMS), working with project development managers to appraise investment decisions for SSE, liaising with consultants & subcontractors and report write-up throughout project stages. You'll support the delivery teams during pre and post-construction with engineering deliverables.

As Energy Performance Engineer, you'll work within a developing smart energy systems team which has an established track record of delivering energy performance contracts over many years. Its important that you enjoy working within a small engineering team and like stretching your capabilities beyond the daily norm e.g. developing marketing material or delivering innovation projects.

This role reports to the Smart Energy Systems Engineering Team Lead.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, wed love you to have:

Degree qualified engineer (mechanical, electrical, building services, renewables energy systems, distributed energy systems or related/ similar) with experience in a network/ systems design setting
Experience with energy performance contracts would be desirable, as well as an understanding of energy distribution networks design
Experience with software packages such as IES VE, AutoCAD etc.. Python programme knowledge is a strong plus
Communicate, influence and manage the expectations of a range of internal and external stakeholders, at times making sure technical information is presented accurately and effectively understood by the audience. You should also be comfortable liaising with clients where necessary
Knowledge of energy markets & economics (for example - commodity costs, non-commodity costs, electrical trading markets, flexibility markets, power purchase agreements)About our Business

is the Distributed Energy (DE) business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain distributed energy infrastructure.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering whats in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, were proud of our which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE were proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if its not safe, we don't do it.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

Read more about our inclusion and diversity commitments .

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, it doesn't take long.

To discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require, please contact

I'll let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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