Senior Solar Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Solar Engineer. Location: Edinburgh, GBR. AECOM is looking for Senior Solar Design Engineers with varying areas of expertise/experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. 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, car-port, floating, and ground mount solar projects, including design services for some of the largest NSIP scale Solar PV projects in the UK, as well as projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), some of which will also include energy storage.

Responsibilities:

• Designing PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, or other PV design software.
• Supporting projects by providing design layouts, system specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Conducting technical site surveys (nationwide).
• Attending client meetings and building rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
• Supporting the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders from a technical perspective.
• Upholding a robust health and safety culture across the company.
• Gaining and maintaining knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
• Demonstrating engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
• Applying BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree and/or Master’s degree in a related subject.
• Proven track record and experience in the design, specification, or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
• Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent, and with an eye for detail.
• Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
• Driver’s license to access remote sites.