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Senior PV Engineer
Location
London (UK)
Job vacancy
full-time
Company Statement
The new sustainability: want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaic to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity. Come be a part of our success story!
Your Job
• Assessment of site topography, potential constraints, main components sizing and selection of suitable technology for green field development (including BESS, agriPV)
• Preparation and review of design specifications, and Engineering design packages (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) for large scale PV projects during all project phases; at early-stage conceptual design, planning package, and tendering
• Review and evaluation of tender documents and technical requirements.
• Preparation and review of single line diagrams up to MV and coordinating with grid team the HV specifications to match with the HV single line diagram
• Evaluation of climate data sources and preparation of energy yield simulations (PVsyst) to provide key project performance indicators for commercial project optimization
• Leading / participating in site visits in projects early stages to identity buildable area, optimize layout design, identify infrastructure crossings, and prepare site assessment reports
• Leading / participating in technical discussions and negotiations with third party technical advisors and consultants for Technical Due Diligence of PV projects
• Preparation and review of design specifications, and Engineering design packages (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) for large scale PV projects during all project phases; at early-stage conceptual design, planning package, and tendering
• Review and evaluation of tender documents and technical requirements.
• Preparation and review of single line diagrams up to MV and coordinating with grid team the HV specifications to match with the HV single line diagram
• Evaluation of climate data sources and preparation of energy yield simulations (PVsyst) to provide key project performance indicators for commercial project optimization
• Leading / participating in site visits in projects early stages to identity buildable area, optimize layout design, identify infrastructure crossings, and prepare site assessment reports
• Leading / participating in technical discussions and negotiations with third party technical advisors and consultants for Technical Due Diligence of PV projects
Your profile
• Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energies, or similar
• In depth knowledge of PV system design (engineering planning), IEC codes and specification according to the project / country specific requirements as per relevant standards
• Good understanding of techno-economic aspects of solar projects and latest market developments
• Hands-on experience in solar power plant design preferably in the field of utility scale projects, with at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects in UK and ideally a minimum of 5 years in solar PV projects, BESS and ideally Floating and AgriPV
• Sound design knowledge in areas of solar plant layouts, civil design, SLD, MV and HV equipment’s, Power Transmission, System loss calculation, & general electrical requirements of large-scale solar power plants
• In depth knowledge in modules, inverters, cables, transformers, MV switchgears relays and industry best practices
• Software skills: Mandatory – AutoCAD, PVSyst, (PVCase or Helios 3D), and MS office; Desired –QGIS or ArcGIS
• Language: Business Fluent / Native English, other language would be a plus
• Pro-active team player with high degree of self-management and problem-solving ability
• You are highly committed, have strong communication & negotiation skills, interpersonal and intercultural competence, positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, willingness to contribute and travel affinity
• In depth knowledge of PV system design (engineering planning), IEC codes and specification according to the project / country specific requirements as per relevant standards
• Good understanding of techno-economic aspects of solar projects and latest market developments
• Hands-on experience in solar power plant design preferably in the field of utility scale projects, with at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects in UK and ideally a minimum of 5 years in solar PV projects, BESS and ideally Floating and AgriPV
• Sound design knowledge in areas of solar plant layouts, civil design, SLD, MV and HV equipment’s, Power Transmission, System loss calculation, & general electrical requirements of large-scale solar power plants
• In depth knowledge in modules, inverters, cables, transformers, MV switchgears relays and industry best practices
• Software skills: Mandatory – AutoCAD, PVSyst, (PVCase or Helios 3D), and MS office; Desired –QGIS or ArcGIS
• Language: Business Fluent / Native English, other language would be a plus
• Pro-active team player with high degree of self-management and problem-solving ability
• You are highly committed, have strong communication & negotiation skills, interpersonal and intercultural competence, positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, willingness to contribute and travel affinity
We offer you
- A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
- An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
- Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
- We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
- Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
- Competitive remuneration and other benefits as per local markets
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