Principal Renewable Energy Consultant

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Wood Full time

The Role

As a Principal Energy Storage Consultant, you will be a technical expert with consulting background in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will work on in-front and behind the meter utility-scale energy storage projects, for standalone and co-located systems. The projects you will lead advisory and owner’s engineering services, and you will be part of our front-end Clean Energy Solutions team.

You will provide specialist technical input to our teams and clients whilst also having an opportunity to manage a portfolio of due diligence and owner’s engineering assignments. Through a collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary teams, you will produce professional and detailed technical designs, reports or documents. 

Within the project delivery team, you will be the main focal point for the client for BESS related aspects, ensuring any challenges that arise are dealt with directly and developing strong relationships to play a part in the successful financing of the projects, and continued growth for the Clean Energy business.

We have a library of training material for advisory services and a companywide energy transition and project management academies. As an expert in your field, you can join these communities and share your knowledge across the business supporting a future generation of experts as well as taking the opportunity to increase your own knowledge across other areas within Wood. 

In addition, you will have the opportunity to mentor and support the development of other consultants within the team, ensuring the future growth of the team and industry. Wood offers a mentoring programme, through which one of our experienced leaders can also support your career development.

Our Clients and Projects 

It’s a future for all of us . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. 

We service a varied client base worldwide, including private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, pension funds, technology innovation and research centres.

We provide value add services bespoke to the clients' requirements across advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle.

Our specialisms across the clean energy sector include onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, solar, grid, energy storage and industrial decarbonisation. The work that we do for our clients is key to making the energy transition possible.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and clean energy sectors. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Flexible benefits package – inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests. Access to Advisory Services training –  you can access a library of unique training material developed by experts within advisory services, take the opportunity to use these and add to them sharing your own expertise. Energy Transition Academy – join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field across all of Wood. Global connections – join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. 

Typical responsibilities

Leading BESS project developments, providing engineering inputs from initial assessment, through to technical and economic feasibility, development phase, technical due diligence, construction monitoring, acceptance and operation monitoring. Preparing, reviewing and supporting draft, Employer’s Requirements, fire and explosion risk assessments, pre-fire plans, technical reports and proposals. Providing procurement and contract negotiation technical support, preparing tender documentation, and supporting the tender evaluation process. Site visits in the UK and abroad. Providing technical support to other teams and clients regarding BESS industry best practices and technology. Technical assessment of BESS, including all relevant system components. Working with our solar PV, wind, green hydrogen and other technical teams to deliver energy storage and hybrid power projects Acting as an interface and point of contact for clients, supporting the development of client relationships. Management of projects or tasks within projects, taking responsibility for technical, programme and budget performance.

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that is understandable. However, we would still like to hear from you. 

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. 

So, even if you feel you do not meet all requirements listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges… do apply.

Expected:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrochemistry, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant engineering field. Candidates that have completed a . in similar areas are also welcome. Expertise delivering technical due diligence and owner’s engineering assignments for utility-scale BESS across the asset lifecycle. Strong advisory background, having experience providing consulting services to developers, lenders, investors, asset owners, route to market providers and vendors. Expertise performing design reviews of integrated BESS and assessing the appropriateness of battery technology, power conversion, thermal management, battery management, energy management, fire prevention, fire suppression, metering requirements, and SCADA system designs. Knowledge of the functioning of revenue streams available to BESS in the UK, with solid understanding of the technical requirements and design implications to enable their provision (knowledge of international markets would also be favourably considered). Aware and proactively tracking market developments in the UK, best industry practices and technology advancements in the energy storage sector, with a commercial mindset influencing and complementing provision of technical support and industry know-how (USA, Australia, or other European countries would also be favourable). Experience performing or reviewing fire and explosion risk assessments. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. A flexible and proactive approach to project delivery. Previous project management experience. A confident communicator both verbally and written. Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and regulations in the UK, understanding their limitations and how to overcome them (USA, Australia, or other European countries would also be favourable).

Desirable:

Previous experience working in technical consulting company. Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the areas of Lithium Battery Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Battery Integration and BESS. Competence in reviewing and providing expert commentary regarding BESS contracts, warranties and performance guarantees. Familiarity with BESS technical inputs to financial models. Previous experience in the development, construction, commissioning and/or operation of BESS projects (both stand-alone and integrated with renewable energy solutions, behind and/or in-front of the meter). Previous experience with BESS test inspection, witnessing and verification of commissioning is favourable. Academic background in battery technology.

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