Principal Engineer - Solar

Job Description

ASSOCIATE/PRINCIPAL engineer-SOLAR WSP has a long history in the delivery of high-quality technical advisory and management consultancy services focused on renewable energy. We have worked on ground mount, floating and rooftop solar developments, including some of the world’s largest solar PV projects. We have established client relationships with some of the largest and most well-known developers, investors and lenders in the industry and we support their projects across the globe. Delivering high quality, proactive, prompt and up to date technical services to our clients is paramount. We offer services at all stages of the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the following core services: Energy yield and resource assessments, Site layouts and optimisation, concept design and feasibility studies, Technical due diligence for lenders on IPP transactions, Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) scopes of work, Project development and Owner’s Engineer (OE) scopes of work, including tendering and contracting support, construction monitoring and management, and technical advisory services. WSP has ambitions to significantly expand our renewable energy team. We have a range of roles available to suit people at all points of their career and development. We are seeking talented engineers or renewable energy professionals with experience in the delivery of any of WSP’s core scopes for solar PV development. Applications are encouraged from those who have rich experience in Solar PV field as an EPC contractor, developer, or OEMs, in addition to those with consultancy experience. WSP’s aim is to build a team with broad range of experience to allow us to allow the best value and advice to our clients. This role will report to the Head of Renewables and will require working closely with the other renewable energy sector teams, technical discipline leads, and WSP’s ME offices. In addition to providing technical expertise, a key element of this role is to contribute to the development of a close-knit high-performing specialist team. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A degree in a relevant engineering, ideally with a graduate qualification related to electrical engineering and/or renewable energy with experience of 10 to 15 years. Experience in the delivery of solar PV projects, ideally within the ME and internationally on utility scale projects, and at least one of WSP’s core services. Knowledge of solar PV technology (incl. different types of Modules, Tracker, MMS etc.) and the project development process. Conducting Energy Yield Assessment, Simulations for Configuration Optimization, Near and Far Shading Analysis etc. Exact estimation of losses, uncertainties etc. to be considered in the modelling. Equipment Sizing and Technology Selection. Site suitability assessment for large scale solar PV plants. Cost optimization and capitalization for engineering for both AC & DC BOS. Preparing Technical specification of DC system. Sound in design knowledge in areas of solar plant layouts, tray Layout, cable routing layouts, ICR Blocks layouts and Switchyard layouts of large-scale solar power plants Review & approval of design calculation, drawings, etc. Expert on areas like transformers, Inverters, Transmission, and other major electrical components. Engineering monitoring and control, in relation to Project Setup. Pre bid Engineering, Tendering, basic and design Engineering. Experience in managing large scale utility projects, developing client relationships, and working in a consultancy environment. OPTIONAL- Some experience in business development and/or winning work . Software skills – PVSyst, PV Case, AutoCad, Helioscope, Google Sketchup etc. What if we can? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.