Our client, a leading sustainable energy company, specialising in delivering Solar projects, are seeking to recruit a PV Design Engineer. The successful Design Engineer will provide technical design support through the development and delivery stages of company’s solar and solar plus storage pipeline. The Design Engineer will be responsible for turning the initial concept ideas into fully detailed construction ready designs and will be working primarily on utility scale solar projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide initial feasibility site layout designs and design expertise to support the evaluation of suitable sites for solar development, incorporating site specific constraints and requirements
- Assess the suitability of, and identify opportunities to incorporate; alternative, new and emerging technologies e.g. East-West systems, tracking systems, co-location
- Support the Project Team through the planning process with review of technical parameters, site design amendments and revisions
- Support the ongoing assessment of including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Company’s solar portfolio across all jurisdictions
- Liaise with Grid Connections Manager and Grid Connections designer as required
- Support the delivery of Company’s pipeline to energisation, providing technical expertise through design, procurement and construction stages
- Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms and contractors
- Provide technical and commercial expertise to support tender assessment, procurement of equipment and negotiation of contract
- Review Engineering, Procurement, Construction contractor designs and Energy Yield Assessments
- Assess technical suitability of selected equipment
- Review PAC, IAC and FAC calculations
- Develop comprehensive design packages for solar PV systems with detailed layouts and electrical design that meet all contractual, code, and permitting requirements
- Review and recommend appropriate irradiance meteo data for Energy Yield Assessments
- Complete system designs for PV projects including site layouts, PV Syst designs, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line electrical drawings, specification of BOS and interconnection details
- Provide streamlined project information and detailed bill of materials to the Project Team
- Provide technical assistance in the development of each project, ensuring all site design factors are considered and risk-assessed and that the most efficient and viable designs are pursued in line with project development requirements
- Assist financial modelling at all stages of project development and delivery
- Undertake site visits when required
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with external design teams, EPC contractors and consultants.
- Provide technical due diligence support during project acquisition
- Have proven track record & experienced in a similar role
- Have 3-5 years of design experience in utility scale solar PV
- Be a competent user of AutoCAD, PV Syst and Microsoft Office
- Have demonstrable experience of working to strict deadlines
- Have previous experience in the design/construction of PV solar plant
- Hold a degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Have strong technical knowledge of the utility scale ground mount solar PV design
- Have strong commercial background in renewables
- Have Electrical and Civil engineering design knowledge
- Have strong analytical and research skills
- Have strong communication skills
- Have the ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously
- Have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Have excellent time management
- Have strong organisational skills
- Be process driven
Permanent status, career enhancing role based in Dublin city centre. Remuneration is negotiable depending on suitability and fit of the candidate. However, the ideal candidate can expect a salary in the order of €65,000 plus.
Please reply (in strict confidence) with up to date CV to:
Sandra Brennan E: sandra@techskills.ie Cell: +353 86 6078980
