Hybrid Project Development Engineer

at Eku Energy

• Job title: Project Development Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Development Engineer managing EMEA electrical engineering projects at Eku Energy. Supporting development and construction for energy storage solutions with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• The Project / Development Engineer for EMEA will be responsible for supporting all technical aspects of the development and construction of Eku Energy’s EMEA portfolio of battery energy storage projects, including all technical interfaces with the various functions of the business such as trading, procurement, development, construction and operations as well as external stakeholders and supporting service providers.
• Reporting to the EMEA Technical Lead, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team to bring projects through the development phases and to completion; identify and track project risks and issues and propose possible solutions and mitigation strategies, ensure Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality project requirements are complied with, ensure technology solutions are fit for our operational and trading strategies, and ensure interfaces with contractors and stakeholders are clearly identified and appropriately managed.
• As a part of the development & delivery team, you will be expected to work both independently and with other team members according to the situation, demonstrating flexibility and prioritising / adapting your responsibilities to the changing needs of a growing business across all project phases. You may be engaged in supporting one or all project phases at any given time.
• Work with the EMEA Technical Lead, development team, product engineering, and procurement teams to develop and consistently implement project design and equipment standards that support project cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Manage technical interfaces in the development stage with statutory consultees, agencies and network operators (distribution and transmission), permitting authorities such as highways agency, environment agency etc.
• With the wider development team, assess the feasibility of new BESS sites via both desktop and on-site assessments.
• Prepare, assess, and optimise project designs - including site layouts, system sizing, and equipment selection - through both direct engineering work and management of external consultants.
• Lead design reviews, quality assurance processes, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for construction contracts and other development activities such as geotechnical testing/site surveys.
• Review and manage grid connection requirements and associated technical deliverables.
• Maintain and update the technical risk register throughout development and handover, contributing to project scheduling and planning.
• Work with the EMEA Technical Lead and the Delivery team to deliver the execution strategy during the construction phase and support the handover to operations. You will work with the Delivery team to provide Construction Management activities on projects in execution ensuring the projects are delivered safely on time and to expectations.
• Support procurement by producing project technical documentation including technical schedules and scopes of work for project execution and operations & maintenance and negotiating technical requirements and performance guarantees with contractors and vendors
• Provide construction management support, ensuring projects meet HSE, budget, programme, quality, and reliability expectations via monitoring of construction activities and reporting of progress
• Ensuring issues and risks (WHSE, technical, commercial and programme) across the portfolio are managed to optimise investment performance.
• Support handover of the project from development to construction and from construction to operations.
• Participating in internal investment decision processes through analysis of project technical performance, costs, and risks.
• Reviewing project financial and revenue models to ensure technical inputs are accurate and optimised.
• Working with technical due-diligence providers, legal advisers and other third parties to achieve financial close of projects.
• Actively contribute to global team, sharing lessons learned and adopting best practices from colleagues in different regions.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety practices in the office and on site and ensuring the same HSEQ standards are practiced by the contractors and partners who work with us.

Requirements

• Qualifications in engineering (electrical or civil preferred).
• Minimum 3 years' work experience in the energy industry in project development, engineering consulting or construction.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills.
• A track-record of adapting to new challenges and problem-solving in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System design, control, and performance requirements.
• Understanding of power generation equipment their associated standards such as substations, transformers, power converters, SCADA systems, fire detection and suppression systems.
• A can-do attitude and strong self-motivation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and people skills, including the ability to engage and work with third-party consultants, suppliers, development partners, and construction contractors.
• Competency in relevant software packages including Microsoft Excel, Project-management software, and CAD-based tools.
• Commitment to workplace and project health, safety, and environment management.

Benefits

• 25 Days of annual leave
• Flexible working arrangement
• Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Great working culture globally
• Attractive remuneration package