Renewable Energy Project Engineer

Founded in 2001, our Client is one of the world's fastest-growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006.

The Project Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. The engineer is responsible for all engineering activities of one or two Storage projects from the design phase through to commissioning to ensure successful execution. Location: The project engineer must be based in the UK and able to travel to and stay on project sites - Project Site 50% & Remote 50%.

Project Planning (Remote)

* Assist with the development of technical specifications, vendor reviews, supplier qualifications, including testing and commissioning aspects of energy storage projects.

* Support procurement activities by managing supplier information gathering, generating technical requirement documents, and maintaining supplier Q&A logs.

* Review and evaluate technical aspects of EPC bidder's proposals pertaining to energy storage during the course of EPC selection.

* Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and spatial planning concepts.

* Support Business Development team with technical input into tender proposals

Project Execution (On Site)

* Responsible for technical project execution, which requires the understanding & management of scope, schedule, and project stakeholders and ensure all parties are properly coordinated.

* Interface with internal (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external stakeholders (DNO's, local authorities, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.

* Manage Engineering Consultant and host weekly coordination and design review meetings with stakeholders.

* Review/coordinate design and other technical information from suppliers and contractors.

* Manage design review process and ensure all comments are closed.

* Review equipment Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports.

* Inspect construction work and support the resolution of installation and commissioning technical issues.

* Suggest improvement in product design or procedures/processes based on lessons learned.

Additional Responsibilities

* Support value-engineering and process improvements efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned.

* Manage the relationship with the EPC contractor and with other key stakeholders (DNO, Owner's Engineer, Landowner, Local Council, Optimiser).

Experience & Requirements

* Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.

* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project and/or systems engineering.

* Experience in multi-disciplined projects (electrical, civil, structural) - Plus

* mechanical)

* Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems - Plus

* General knowledge of balance of plant systems including UPS, fire alarm system,

* air-conditioning, lightning protection, metering, and SCADA - Plus

* Knowledge of grid connection requirements for renewable generation and energy

* storage, including G99, G100 etc.

* Proficient in LV and MV Electrical Installation design, cable sizing calculations, short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Earthing code of practice per BS7430 and other relevant electrical design and power system study

* Topics.

* Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis and procurement of major equipment such as inverter, transformers, switchgear etc.

* Proficient in general project management and document control procedures document submittals, RFIs, Change Order, Non-conformance NCR, site observations (SO), and As-builts, O&M manuals documentation.

* Excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently