Solar/electrical Engineer

Solar/Electrical Engineer

AECOM are looking for Electrical Engineers with varying areas of expertise / experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team.

Successful candidates will be deployed to work predominately on solar PV projects; however, they will have the opportunity to work on different projects providing electrical support for the following types of technologies:

• Onshore and offshore wind
• Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage.
• Hydrogen production and storage
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

The successful candidate(s) will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design, and technical advisory roles. Working on a range of commercial-scale rooftop, carport, floating and ground mount solar PV projects including design services for some of the largest NSIP scale solar PV projects in the UK as well as projects in across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), some of which will also include energy storage.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
• Responsible for reviewing EPC contractor electrical designs for solar PV, wind, BESS, and wind projects to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements, local regulations, grid codes, and applicable industry standards.
• Assessing HV/LV system designs, single line diagrams, protection and control schemes, cable sizing and routing, earthing and lightning protection, and substation interfaces.
• Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Conducting technical site surveys (nationwide).
• Attend client meetings and build rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
• Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the company.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
• Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
• Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days