Electrical Engineer, Solar PV Projects, UK

Would you like a challenging career with a high degree of development and responsibilities in a green company with rapid growth? Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? Would you like to build utility-scale solar PV projects? Then come and join us!

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team
You will be a part of European Energy UK Limited, consisting of 18 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. You will also work closely with our HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark, specifically with the EPC Department and a wider network of electrical engineers.

We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. Our project pipeline in the UK is in rapid growth. You will be hands-on in many technical, organizational, and commercial aspects with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role
As our new Electrical Engineer, EPC, 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. We navigate between in-house design, and subcontractor design including a multi-contracting approach where sub-contractor management is a big part of the daily routines.

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. You will be responsible for serval tasks on multiple projects and completing activities on a selection of projects running in parallel with support from the wider electrical engineering team network.

You will see yourself in an environment with various interesting tasks. You have solid interpersonal skills to negotiate with local suppliers, and service providers and communicate with stakeholders such as subcontractors, lenders, off-takers, etc.

Scope of Work

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and contractors, to maintain the highest engineering, H&S, and Quality standards on the project;
• Participate in the preparation of electrical design processes, specifications, control concepts, protection, and single-line diagrams;
• Exploring regulative standards to optimize designs;
• 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.;
• Specify and follow up on documentation from suppliers including final project documentation, as-builts, handover packs, and commissioning certificates;
• Support and implement commissioning and operational instructions documentation e.g., shutdown procedures; and briefing notes for owners and technical advisors.
• Inspections/FAT and check of equipment at the suppliers’ production facilities before shipping;
• Ability to review commissioning procedures and protocols;
• Witnessing key commissioning activities, milestones, and hold points;
• Supporting compliance processes and key certifications such as PAC, IAC and FAC, ION, EON and FON;
• Support project stage gate close out within the EE PMM system, conducting inspections and overseeing punch lists (where electrical);
• In-depth engineering support to our asset management teams including site support and trouble-shooting.
• 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;
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the area of HV, MV & LV Systems for power generating facilities;
• 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;
• Good knowledge of system architecture; inverter specification, array sizing, yield optimization, module selection, and component assessments;
• You have strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation demonstrated by relevant training certificates;
• You have experience in grid connection projects during the construction phase. Connections at 33kV and 132kV would be particularly applicable;
• A background/training on HV systems/switching would be looked on favorably (AP, CP, SAP);
• 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;
• You can work remotely & independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action
• Trusted responsibilities with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally
• An opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who are actively contributing to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• Competitive packages and benefits will follow capabilities

European Energy UK Limited
European Energy UK Limited is on track to deliver substantial growth in the coming years and is currently developing a pipeline of more than 800MW of solar, onshore wind, and energy storage projects across the UK. The first solar project commenced construction in Q3 2022, with further projects planned for construction in 2023 and beyond.

Emergent – is structured for the modern workplace and the market and society it operates in.

Independent and Autonomous – offers a working environment with high trust and respect, a collaborative and consultative approach, and a sense of shared and individual responsibility.

Well-resourced – backed by its parent company, European Energy A/S, which holds a total net equity of over €391m with an EBITDA of over €135m at the end of 2022. Investor relation materials can be found here. European Energy A/S provides various services to European Energy UK Limited from its specialist departments in Copenhagen.

Flexibility- This role will be attached to the office in Glasgow. However, the company operates with a flexible working policy.

European Energy Group at a Glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy is an international company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We develop, design, finance, construct, operate, and sell wind- and solar farms on land and off-shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with developing future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X, CO2 emission, and battery storage.

We now have more than 780 employees with 41 nationalities represented in 23 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips, on social events, or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues but also new friends from every corner of the globe.

Location: Glasgow, UK and/or remotely

Reporting to: Nick Badcock, Construction Director, European Energy UK

Application: Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than July 31, 2024. Due to the summer holidays, we will reply to applications at the beginning of August and invite for interviews in the middle of August 2024.

For more information: Please contact Nicholas Badcock [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!

Department: Gyngemose Parkvej 50, Søborg

Lokation: Glasgow, UK

Application deadline: 31 Jul 2024