Project Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

Voltalia UK is hiring a Project Engineer

Join a fast-growing team at the forefront of renewable energy development. We’re looking for a Project Engineer who’s passionate about renewable energy and ready to take on the technical challenges on delivering utility-scale projects across the UK.

The Project Engineer will manage site design and technical engineering in all projects in different phases for wind and solar projects. The following knowledge is required: Studies of energy yield potential, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, transport and installation of material,

They will act as technical referent for the UK EPC Team,working in respect of the cost, delay, quality and safety in all the steps of projects:

• Project feasibility study
• Design and optimization of structures
• Monitoring and preparation of the pre-construction phase
• Preparation of the best technical solution according to energy generation, cost, etc
• Monitoring the detailed engineering – Review and secure technical transmittals during construction)

They will assist the Development Team in the coordination of technical teams (external and internal):

• Negotiating bonds through acceptance certificates and punch list creation/closing out (PAC, IAC, FAC)
• Assisting subcontractors with technical queries, reviewing test procedures and safe systems of work
• Providing design reviews, ensuring electrical compliance to produce maintainable sites and to avoid errors in the build process Providing risk evaluation as required for HSE and Quality departments
• Advising on material selection, providing cost/risk analysis to support a long term, quality build approach
• Participating in subcontractor selection, PQQ, & audits to support the EPC team
• Assist and support the EPC team in the preparation of suitable plans/drawings/layouts; being the key contact for projects; working with Center of Expertise (CoE) or 3rd party engineers to support communications and delivery
• Improving ITP's to avoid missing key information and possible manufacturer issues
• Assessing component installation to avoid costly errors; providing a set standard across projects; ensuring standards are cascaded and communicated across projects
• Providing recommendations and ways of working to standardise installation quality throughout the UK portfolio to deliver a repetitive build for EPC
• Engage with grid connection network operators to discuss appropriate technical solutions for projects
• Providing technical advisory support in the construction and O&M handover phase of a project
• Support the EPC team with documentation transfer (contracts, technical administrative) to the EPC or O&M team during the project closing
• Actively contribute to REX; initiating future technical improvements further to lessons learnt
• Actively contribute to the EPC/ CoE expert network in the group by ensuring that corporate technology approach and processes are used in the deliverables and working methodologies, whilst keeping a creative approach to maximize the assets output and competitiveness.

Please note that this list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and additional duties will be assigned as needed by the company.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Engineering degree (in civil, mechanical or electrical) or equivalent vocational quals in electrical engineering;
• At least, 5 years of experience as Project Manager or Technical Advisor in renewable energy, with knowledge in project costing;
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and GIS (valued);
• Good data analysis and interpretation skills;
• Experience advising clients on technical aspects of solar projects; inspection and testing experience;
• Experience in renewables (photovoltaic – essential, battery or wind is desirable);
• MS Office, AutoCAD and Electrical Engineering software aptitude;
• English as working language; French/Portuguese (valued).

Soft Skills

• A proactive, relationship builder;
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and co-ordinate;
• Ability to juggle multiple and conflicting priorities;
• Ability to work in multiple projects in variable phases of Construction.