Company Description

Work 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 Description

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As Europe 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.

AECOM are looking for Principal 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 across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) some of which will also include energy storage.

Key responsibilities:

Designing PV system using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.Conducting technical site surveys (nationwide).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.Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.

About You:

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.

QualificationsEngineering Degree and or master’s degree in a related subjectDrivers license to get to get access remote sites.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM 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 Opportunity 

You 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.