Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar
Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar

Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar

Leeds Full-Time No home office possible
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We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with professional-level expertise in PVSyst and PVCase for a utility-scale solar project. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and in-depth understanding of the full project lifecycle, from engineering design through to construction and commissioning. Responsibilities include developing technical designs, supporting EPC contract development, overseeing construction processes, and managing key project milestones such as acceptance testing and achieving commercial operation dates. Experience with utility-scale project workflows and stakeholder coordination is essential.

Senior Solar PV/BESS Project Engineer

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize industry-standard software to advance technical designs from preliminary to detailed stages.
  • Optimize layouts and energy yields through iterating across different equipment and configurations.
  • Design in accordance with industry codes and standards, considering feedback from other areas
  • Assist in preparing pre- and post-construction documentation.
  • Lead and support technical due diligence processes, including engagements with Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTAs).
  • Serve as the technical lead for tender preparation and Request for Quotation (RFQ) development and evaluation.
  • Review and define contract technical requirements (e.g., Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) processes) and establish tracking mechanisms for compliance.
  • Conduct on-site verification of installations and testing to ensure alignment with designs, regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
  • Coordinate and evaluate pre-construction technical surveys
  • Manage relationships with Owner’s Engineers and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs).
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy), or a related field)
  • Experience in planning and executing utility-scale solar power projects
  • Proficiency in solar PV design software (i.e. PVsyst and PVCase) with a strong understanding of renewable energy systems
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system optimization skills
  • Min 3 years of relevant demonstrable experience
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Brightsmith Recruiting Team

Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar
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  • Project Engineer - Utility Scale Solar

    Leeds
    Full-Time

    Application deadline: 2027-06-02

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