Project Engineer
Evolve Energy
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The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.
Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.
We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.
As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and customer account growth, we have a number of exciting new offerings to launch to customers. We’re looking for an exceptional person to help us continuously deliver features that provide value to our customers.
Our ideal candidate would be an individual who has experience working with Power Plant Controllers (PPC) or similar and is looking for a new challenge. We operate a highly agile development approach, giving wide scope to be involved with hands-on system-design, product development, deployment and operations.
What you'll do
- Provide full project lifecycle support of control systems renewable asset sites (battery, solar, wind) from design to project delivery, training and handover
- Assist with the production of project design packs including Functional Design Specifications, Project Specific Drawings, Design Risk Assessments and Commissioning Plans
- Manage relationships and coordinate with Consultants, DNOs/TSO, Clients, Contractors, EPC providers and Equipment Vendors
- Work closely with our onboarding and engineering team and partners to deliver the next generation of renewable generation sites
- Oversee commissioning of the KrakenFlex PPC whilst coordinating with site operatives and external commissioning parties
What you'll need
- 2+ years of industry experience in control system implementation on renewable energy sites
- Experience delivering projects related to energy system assets
- Proven experience in one or more of the following: Design and implementation of Power Plant Control Systems, Experience of coordinating and managing designs and relationships with Vendors, Contractors, EPC providers and Clients, Coordination of the commissioning activities for a large scale control system
- A proven ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent Communication skills working with a range of technical and non technical stakeholders
It would be great if you had
- Experience of Grid Compliance (G99/Grid Code etc)
- Experience in taking a large scale battery site from design inception to go live
- Knowledge of industry trends in technologies
Why else you'll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
Ideally you will be based in the Greater Manchester and happy to come into the office a couple of days per week! But we appreciate that things have changed and flexibility is at the top of everyone's agenda, so if you would rather be remote please let us know.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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