AECOM
Principal Solar Electrical Engineer
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Principal Solar Electrical Engineer
Join Our Growing Energy Team: Principal Solar Electrical Engineer at AECOM
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we deliver a better world. Whether improving infrastructure, enabling clean energy access, or transforming communities, our global team of 50,000+ planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and leaders solves the world’s most complex challenges through:
- Diverse expertise: Transport, water, energy, and built environment sectors
- Innovation and impact: Driving sustainable solutions for future generations
- Global reach: Projects spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and more
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm—join us in shaping a resilient, sustainable future.
The Role: Principal Solar Electrical Engineer
Location: Hybrid model (can be based in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, or Perth) Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Why This Opportunity Matters
AECOM’s Energy team is expanding globally, delivering utility-scale and distributed solar solutions—from feasibility studies to full project delivery. As a Principal Solar Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Innovative projects: Designing and advising on rooftop, carport, floating, and ground-mounted solar PV systems (including UK’s largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects) across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Clean energy leadership: Supporting clients to achieve ** Net Zero goals** through technically robust designs aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Technical excellence: Upholding BS 7671 and IET Code of Practice for solar PV, ensuring net-zero targets and regulatory compliance.
This is your chance to accelerate your career while making a measurable impact on the global transition to renewable energy.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Solar Electrical Engineer, you will:
Core Technical Work
- Design, specify, and deliver solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, and PVCase, with support from AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical CAD tools.
- Develop technical reports, design layouts, cost estimates, and tender documentation for international projects.
- Conduct site surveys—evaluating feasibility, environment, and grid connectivity—and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to patent and construct solutions for projects incorporating battery energy storage systems.
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Client & Team Leadership
- Engage with clients to define technical requirements, shape proposals, and present designs confidently.
- Mentor junior engineers, offering technical guidance and project leadership.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, from permitting to post-construction audits, across EMEA and UK markets.
Strategic Contributions
- Influences innovative designs that optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impact.
- Keeps tabs on emerging electrical standards, decarbonisation codes, and solar sector trends.
- Supports commercial teams in technical risk assessments to match project objectives.
Who We’re Looking For
Education & Qualifications
- Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related disciplines.
- Chartered Engineer status (or active pursuit of chartership) with a UK professional institution (e.g., IET, CIBSE).
Technical Experience & Expertise
- 5+ years of proven experience in consultancy, EPC contracting, or development environment, specialising in solar PV.
- Hands-on experience with grid-tied and off-grid system design, understanding of:
- Solar technologies (PV modules, inverters, trackers, ESS).
- Electrical infrastructure and connection protocols.
- Portfolio demonstrating design modifications for large-scale and custom projects.
- In-depth knowledge of UK/IET standards, permitting processes, and Net Zero strategies.
Soft Skills & Leadership
- Ability to manage projects independently and guide high-performing teams under tight deadlines.
- Strong client-facing skills with a focus on collaborative solutions and conflict resolution.
- Detail orientation: Demonstrated in managing reports, contracts, and statutory documentation.
- Communication: Excellent written/verbal skills, offering clarity in both executive and technical audiences.
Business Essentials
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to remote sites (intermittent travel).
- Discretion and professionalism during site assessments, including confidential project data.
**Why AECOM?
Join a global firm where your intellectual curiosity leads to tangible change:
- Industry leadership: Work with top-tier academia, policy makers, and utilities on green tech innovations.
- Hybrid flexibility: Balance work from office, home, or client sites with purposeful travel.
- Nurtured growth:
- Training opportunities through global mobility programs, technical certifications, and mentorship.
- Support chartership process for career progression.
- Proud culture:
- ESG commitment: Belong to a firm prioritising sustainability, like its carbon-neutral office policies and global cleantech projects.
- Inclusivity: Features Women in STEM initiatives, neurodiverse accommodations, and disability support programs.
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Diversity & Inclusion
AECOM celebrates every talent:
- Mindset Shifts: Neurodiversity and disability-friendly hiring—candidate support available via ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
- Equal opportunities policy aligns with Delivering Disability In Society (DDR) targets. Practical adjustments for recruitment (e.g., adaptive testing) are accessible upon request.
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Next Steps
Ready to make your mark?
Apply now to explore how AECOM can support your ambitions in solar energy, client engagement, and leadership.
About AECOM (Recap)
AECOM operates at the intersection of intellect and innovation: a Fortune 500 firm delivering premium public and private infrastructure solutions—from urban transport plans through Net Zero carbon-neutral operations. Our teams exist to:
- Advise governments: Navigate strategic policy and decarbonisation targets.
- Innovate platforms from build to complete: from digital twinning in construction to AI optimisation in energy efficiency.
- Foster a technical excellence culture: Championing collaborative, diverse teams with exposure to high-profile global projects.
With your expertise, help reshape a thriving, sustainable future—today.
Disclaimer
All applications are handled in full adherence to EEO guidelines; discretion is maintained throughout our recruitment process for each candidate pool. 읽기좋은 제출현황을 통해성지향료 구현이 목록과 Principles을 정확히 준수하고.
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