Graduate Electrical Engineer

GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Are you a Graduate Electrical Engineer wishing to make a significant contribution to the future through sustainable energy solutions? Look no further!

Our Footprints are a leading renewable energy consultancy, known for providing expert engineering and consulting services to clients. We are committed to supporting the development, financing, and implementation of ground-breaking renewable energy projects across the globe.

As our operations expand, we are seeking talented and motivated Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our driven, dedicated and focused team. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic group, where allowing your expertise to grow and for you to become instrumental in driving the success of diverse renewable energy initiatives and taking a significant step towards combating climate change.

At Our Footprints, we invest in our team’s professional growth. As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work as an integral part of the team, with experienced engineers and industry specialists, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to engineering colleagues.

Our projects are as diverse as they are impactful, ranging from small 0.5MW projects to large-scale installations exceeding 1,000 MW, located across the globe. We cover all renewable energy technologies including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, Battery Energy Storage and Hydro. Your role will involve collaborating with clients’ and teams on a global scale, potentially taking you to different international locations.

This is a chance to be part of a proactive team helping to find the path to a sustainable future.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be wide ranging and will include:

• Project Support: Collaborate with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace opportunities for professional growth and development, staying updated with industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Candidates will be encouraged, and supported, to become comfortable working under their own initiative and as part of a project delivery team.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct comprehensive technical assessments of renewable energy projects evaluating their feasibility, performance, and potential risks.
• Due Diligence: Participate in due diligence activities, conducting in-depth reviews of project documentation, contracts, and technical specifications to provide clients with accurate and reliable information.
• Financial Modelling: Collaborate with financial analysts to integrate technical data into financial models, evaluating the economic viability and return on investment for renewable energy projects.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in renewable energy technologies, analysing their applicability and effectiveness for specific projects.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that renewable energy projects align with relevant local, regional, and international regulations, permitting requirements, and environmental standards.
• Technical Reports: Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations, summarizing findings, recommendations, and potential mitigation strategies for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Client Communication: Engage in professional and proactive communication with clients, addressing their technical queries and providing engineering expertise to foster positive client relationships.

Reporting to: Electrical Engineering Manager

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Related Degree or Qualification

Desirable:

• Health and Safety qualification
• Renewable Energy qualification
• Project Management qualifications

Competencies:

Essential:

• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Good reporting skills
• Word, Excel, MS Project, Teams

Desirable:

• AutoCAD
• GIS
• PVSyst, WindPro

Previous Experience:

Desirable:

• Project Management
• Renewable Energy Projects

Circumstances:

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• UK Driving licence

 

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Pension
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Flexible working policy
• Life friendly policies
• Competitive Renewable Energy Industry salary reflecting experience and qualification.

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HOW TO APPLY: Please send a covering letter including your notice period, salary expectations and CV to careers@ourfootprints.co.uk

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 8th October

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES