Project Engineer

Eku Energy; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

The Project 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 and build 3GWh+ of energy storage projects in EMEA by 2030 by ensuring the project pipeline is developed and delivered safely, on time, and meets financial performance and quality and reliability expectations.

Reporting to the EMEA Technical Lead, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team to bring projects to through the development phases and to completion; identify 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 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.

Responsibilities of the role

• 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.
• Collaborate with Project Development Managers and external development partners to assess the feasibility of new battery energy storage project opportunities and sites via both desktop and on-site assessments.
• Preparation, assessment, and optimisation of project designs for project-specific applications including site layouts, system sizing, and equipment selection. This will involve a combination of direct engineering contributions as well as managing external engineering consultants.
• Responsible for design review, quality assurance and acceptance.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for construction contracts and other development activities such as geotechnical testing/site surveys.
• Review and manage grid connection requirements.
• 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 meets financial performance and quality and reliability expectations.

Support product engineering and procurement with pre-construction negotiations 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 to support the projects towards financial commitment.

• Managing the delivery of the projects in the construction phase ensuring projects are executed in accordance with best industry practice and achieve their stated goals (HSE, budget, programme, quality).
• Monitor construction activities at the sites to ensure compliance with WHSE and to facilitate comprehensive progress monitoring.
• Reporting of project progress to senior management and escalation of any key issues (cost and HSES).
• Ensuring issues and risks (WHSE, technical, commercial and programme) across the portfolio are managed to optimize investment performance.
• Support handover of the project from development to construction and from construction to operations.

Assist in project financing activities including:

• Participating in internal decision processes through analysis of project technical performance, costs, and risks.
• Reviewing project financial and revenue models to ensure technical inputs are accurately represented and co-optimised with design and equipment costs.
• Working with technical due-diligence providers, legal advisers and other third parties to achieve financial close of projects.

At all times:

Participate as an active member of a global team. Share with and learn from colleagues with similar responsibilities around the world to incorporate lessons learned and continuously improve technical practices within Eku.

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.

Competencies of the role

• Qualifications in engineering.
• >3 years' work experience in the energy industry in project development, engineering consulting or construction capacities.
• 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.
• Knowledge of power generation equipment their associated standards such as substations, 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
• Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Great working culture globally
• Attractive remuneration package