Electrical Engineer, Solar Projects

Electrical Engineer, Solar Projects

European Energy

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Your New Role

As our new Electrical Engineer, you will deliver utility-scale solar (PV) projects in the UK. In due course, we expect delivery of both onshore wind, energy storage, and Power-to-X projects to form part of the UK portfolio.

The main function of the electrical engineer´s role will be to support the preparatory stages of the project, oversee the front-end engineering design (FEED), support construction teams, troubleshoot and oversee the commissioning of our electrical infrastructure, from Point Of Connection through sub- and transformer station to LV distribution networks.

You will work in closely with our project manager, construction & Site manager, procurement, grid connection, design, and asset management teams to support and safeguard our projects.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of electrical design processes, specifications, control concepts, protection, and single-line diagrams;
• Detailed knowledge of PV plant architecture, system design, suppliers, and market standards;
• Managing the corporation with suppliers, technical advisors, and consultants to coordinate interfaces and final design;
• Competence in interpreting electrical studies such as load flow estimations, short-circuit studies, LV&MV Cable sizing and optimization calculations, LPS, system earthing, etc.;
• Support and implement commissioning and operational instructions documentation e.g., shutdown procedures; and briefing notes for owners and technical advisors.
• Supporting compliance processes and key certifications such as PAC, IAC and FAC, ION, EON and FON;
• Support our EPC targets of reducing capex by optimizing designs.

Prerequisites to Progress in the Job

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, degree in STEM, or equivalent professional experience and/or certifications;
• Professional experience in electrical solar PV at commercial or utility scale;
• Good understanding of P28, G59/G99, and similar ENA recommendations and design/implementation of solutions to meet these requirements;
• Strong knowledge of relevant IEC/ISO/BS Standards including BS7671;
• Detailed knowledge of CDM, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, site safety rules, DNO requirements, switching procedures;
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing;
• You are willing to travel throughout the UK (primarily) and to our head office in Denmark (periodically);
• You have a valid UK driving license.

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