The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical development, design, and execution of solar PV projects, both Behind-the-Metween (BtM) and Grid Connected (GC) across all project stages. This role ensures that projects are engineered to meet performance, safety, and quality standards, supporting the organization’s mission to deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative renewable energy solutions.
Project Engineering Across All Stages
Development Stage
- Provide technical input for site assessments, feasibility studies, and conceptual designs.
- Support the preparation of technical documentation for permitting and grid connection applications.
- Collaborate with development, commercial, and external partners to optimize project layouts and technology selection.
Design Stage
- Lead the review of the detailed engineering design performed by third parties, including electrical, mechanical, civil, and communication aspects.
- Coordinate with internal and external designers/advisors, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and BoQs for procurement and construction.
Execution Stage
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Review and approve contractor submittals, manage technical queries, and resolve site issues.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with design intent throughout construction and handover.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to the development of engineering standards and templates.
- Support innovation and the adoption of new technologies and processes.
Key Interfaces
- Procurement & Construction
- Site Development
- Investment
- Revenue
- External consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities
- Asset Management
- Successful delivery of project engineering deliverables on time and within budget.
- Achievement of project performance, safety, and quality targets.
- Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribution to set up the technical function across the company through process improvements and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related field)
- +3 years of experience in solar PV project engineering (BtM and/or Grid Connected)
- Proficient in PVSyst and CAD software such as AutoCAD, BricsCAD, PVCase, etc.
- Must have worked on similar UK solar PV projects.
- Experience with BESS will be positively considered.
- Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and permitting processes.
- English fluent is mandatory; other languages such as Swedish or Spanish are desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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