Senior Solar Engineer

AECOM

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAt AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As the world accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we're playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we're committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK's transition to a greener future. We're proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects, ensuring a balanced, reliable, and sustainable energy mix for future generations.Start here. Grow here.Are you ready to join a team of talented Renewable Energy Engineers and help shape the future of energy infrastructure?We are looking for Senior Solar Design Engineers with varying areas of expertise / experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. You will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design and technical advisory roles and have the opportunity to work on a range of commercial-scale rooftop, car-port, floating and ground mount solar projects. This will include providing 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.Here's what you'll do:
  • Design PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
  • Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
  • Conduct technical site surveys (nationwide).
  • Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.
  • 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.
  • Work in line with engineering technical excellence and take pride in work and project outcomes.
Enjoy the Perks.At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised 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.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?Here's what we're looking for:
  • A proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
  • The ability to produce formal reports and documents.
  • Be highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and have an eye for detail.
  • Be someone who is looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
  • Hold an Engineering Degree and/or Master's degree in a related subject
  • Full UK Drivers license to be able to travel to remote client sites.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!Additional InformationInterested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Francesca Siddle)About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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