Project Engineering UK Engineering & Construction London, United Kingdom

Enertis Applus+ is a global consulting and engineering firm, leader in the renewable energy and storage solutions sector. We are present in more than 65 countries and participate in different industry associations. We are an agile and transparent company, which ensures neutrality and is firmly committed to customer advice.

Our Engineering area is formed by a consolidated team that works nationally and internationally in the basic and detailed design of renewable energy projects. Its mission is to ensure that these designs meet the highest quality standards to maximize the profitability of our client's projects. We also have a specialized team that acts as Property Engineering and supervises the construction and commissioning phases of the projects, reporting the progress of work and ensuring the quality of the work in the different disciplines: civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Enertis is seeking a qualified Project Engineer candidate to join our UK-based Owner's Engineering Team of professionals. This position will focus on the UK photovoltaic and energy storage markets; however, contributions to the global engineering teams are expected.

In this role you will support our culture of internal and external client service, build our strength in understanding and anticipating client needs and expectations, execute strategies to advance the client's project objectives and manage risk, establish priorities, promote alignment within the project team, and resolve emergent problems.

Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for overseeing execution of Utility Scale PV Solar and BESS projects through the development, design, construction, and commissioning phases:

1. Maintain an intimate knowledge and understanding of project documentation. Including, but not limited to:
1. Civil, Electrical, and Structural Plans and Design.
2. Installation manuals.
3. EPC Contract.
4. Power Purchase Agreement.
5. Connection Agreement.
6. Planning Permissions.
7. Schedule.
2. Oversee project execution through the project lifecycle to ensure scope, cost, schedule, and quality goals are met. Including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Manage stakeholder meetings and communications to monitor project status, track deliverables, as well as identify and mitigate potential risks.
2. Prepare status reports to the Client to identify and communicate risks to scope, cost, and schedule and develop mitigation plans and recommendations for said risks.
3. Assist the Client in maintenance and retention of key project documents.
4. Review the EPC Contractor's progress reports and analyse the project schedule, cost, and quality documentation and provide recommendations to the Client.
5. Provide technical support on the construction methodology proposed by the EPC Contractor, evaluating advantages, disadvantages and potential cost savings or increases associated with variation claims.
6. Review and approval of submittals, CO, RFI, and NCRs, to determine their validity against the specifications of the EPC Contract and known local conditions of the project site. Recommend appropriate resolution and direction to client. Monitor open submittals to ensure closeout within EPC guidelines.
3. Work closely with EPC Contractor and internal engineering resources to review and approve Utility Scale PV & BESS plant drawing packages at various stages of the design to ensure compliance with owner scope of work (SOW), technical specifications, applicable codes & standards, contractual documents, and good industry practices. This may include:
1. Project layouts, single line diagrams, collection system studies, and equipment installation details.
2. Calculations and studies including, but not limited to, load flow, grounding, short circuit, arc flash, ampacity, geotechnical, structural, etc.
3. Identification of gaps in scope, specifications, cost, and schedule, and driving resolution of these issues.
4. Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to address all technical concerns, deliverables, along with any issues and challenges encountered during the project, and to ensure design deliverables and schedules meet project requirements.
5. Coordinate and support for the delivery of "as built" drawings by the EPC Contractor and provide an exception report as part of the defects list.

What do we need?

• 3-5 years of experience in Solar PV or BESS Project Management, Engineering, or Construction of utility scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including drafted plans, sections, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong understanding of PV, BESS & Substation Construction standards, processes, quality, schedule, and budget control.
• Strong understanding of grid codes and compliance at distribution and transmission levels.
• Advanced knowledge of civil, structural, and electrical engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Strong understanding of Solar PV and BESS components, including modules, inverters, racking systems, and Balance of Plant.
• Ability to analyse, think critically and problem solve. Additionally, if flaws are discovered, must be able to pose solutions to those flaws.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated effectiveness in carrying out projects and tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel (Up to 20% travel).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and proven ability to learn new software programs.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with solar PV and BESS facilities.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, and electrical engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Experience in reviewing 30%, 60%, 90% drawings as related to projects.
• Intermediate knowledge of civil earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utility, grading and drainage, structural, and mechanical construction as related to utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage solutions.
• Intermediate knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, and energy production estimates.

What do we offer?

• Joining a consolidated team.
• Internal career plan.
• Constantly growing company.
• Possibility of hybrid or remote work.
• Flexible hours and work-life balance.