Electrical Engineer – Renewables – Site and desktop

Electrical Engineer – Renewables – Site and desktop

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join our Asset Management and Operational Services (AMOS) group within our Clean Energy Consulting division based in Glasgow. 
We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic professional to provide electrical engineering solutions to operations and project teams, supporting the successful delivery of renewable energy projects across our portfolio of clients in the UK and internationally.
This role will be based in Glasgow working on a hybrid basis with the expectation of occasional travel across the UK and internationally as required. 
 
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The Role
The role will focus on supporting the operational and project teams in the delivery of wind, solar and BESS projects, where you will provide hands on and desk top electrical engineering support across multiple projects. 
Whilst adhering to health and safety, quality and environmental standards and processes, your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with standards, installation of various systems, troubleshooting issues, proposal and report writing. The role entails a mixture of onsite and office-based work, and will involve working at height on onshore and offshore wind turbines, and meteorological (met) masts as required.
This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who is seeking to further their experience in the Renewables sector with varied hands on and desk top support. 
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our company is at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries to find the best solutions for our clients. 
Wood’s AMOS group offers comprehensive project management and technical consultancy services to wind energy clients worldwide. We cater to developers, owners, and operators, providing tailored solutions for wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) clients worldwide. Our team comprises various disciplines, including Analysis, which delivers wind measurement and accredited analysis services for power performance testing and bankable energy yield assessments. We also have dedicated Engineering and Operations teams that specialise in asset management, offering services such as meteorological mast and wind lidar for onshore and offshore wind energy projects. With our dynamic and experienced group of project managers, engineers, scientists, and technical consultants, we are well-equipped to support our clients throughout the entire project life cycle. 
What We Offer

Exciting Projects: Work on meaningful projects with industry leaders in renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid and remote working options to balance client, team, and individual needs
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
Competitive Salary: Regular reviews to ensure competitive compensation
Flexible Benefits: Including 33 days of annual leave with the option to purchase up to five additional days, contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, dental cover, life assurance, bike to work, technology benefit, gymflex, green car scheme
Professional Development: Tailored development plans to meet your individual needs and interests
Global Connections: Collaborate with experts worldwide who are shaping the standards of our industry

Responsibilities

Provide hands on and desk top technical support to the operations and project teams
Develop solutions to improve system reliability and performance
Provide engineering support for research and development (R&D) projects
Prepare and update engineering documentation and reports from multiple data sources
Prepare and contribute to the submission of client proposals
Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and health, safety and environmental documentation
Liaise with project managers to ensure project scope and obligations are met
Liaise with customers, clients, partners, and other key stakeholders
Conduct site visits and inspections, both onshore and offshore
Represent the company and clients in meetings, forums, and conferences as required
Assist in developing services within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department
Produce meeting requests, agendas, and minutes/action registers for client meetings
Support all service areas of the AMOS team, including our measurement services team (met masts and wind lidar)
Provide periodic on-call support

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 
Expected:

Degree in Electrical or relevant engineering discipline
Valid UK driving license
Proven working IT skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel
Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, both onshore and offshore
Good understanding of health and safety requirements in the renewables industry
Understanding of complex electrical/control systems
Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and other engineering drawings/principles
Demonstrated understanding of engineering challenges associated with wind, solar and BESS sites
Have a flexible, practical, and proactive approach to engineering
High level of problem-solving ability and initiative
Ability to evaluate engineering proposals
Author technical reports within project deadlines and scope requirements
Physically fit and able to work at height (wind turbines and met masts)

Desirable:

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
GWO Working at Height, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Sea Survival
Experience with wind turbine systems and technology
Experience in a consultancy environment
Experience with various renewable technologies such as wind, solar, and BESS
Knowledge of relevant IEC 61400 standards

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.