Power Engineer

Queequeg Renewables, founded in 2019, is a leading renewable energy specialist focused on solar, wind and storage technology. Committed to driving the evolution to better energy, our founders were early pioneers in large-scale renewable energy projects, forging valuable partnerships with key industry players over the last two decades. 

As one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy sector, Queequeg Renewables attributes its success to the experience and skill of its expert team, collaborative approach, and passion for renewables development. Headquartered in London, with offices in Edinburgh and Milan, our team specialises in all stages of renewable energy project development, from site selection to grid connection, project management and planning. 

Working within the engineering team, the Project Engineer will work be involved in a variety of projects throughout the development lifecycle, from origination through to ready to build.  The engineer will be assigned multiple projects and will be responsible for their engineering aspects throughout the entire lifecycle. 

• A degree qualification in Electrical or Power Engineering. 

• Profound knowledge of electrical design and operations in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) and Renewable Energy Systems (RES). 

• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and deliver quality work within deadlines. 

• Knowledge of PV, BESS and Wind system design considerations including EPC requirements. 

• Knowledge in performing solar and/or wind resource assessments SRA/WRA, energy production assessments and energy yield analysis EYA, following standard market practices 

• Experience collaborating with Technical Advisors TA on Technical Due Diligence TDD 

• Understanding of tendering activities, including preparation of Request for Proposals (RfPs), and proficiency working with OEMs and EPC contracts 

Core PE responsibilities 

• MV/HV substation design drafting (immediate) 

• Initiate and maintain project related time schedule during the multiple phases of a project (immediate) 

• Conduct power flow studies and grid impact studies (immediate) 

• Draft and/or reviewing technical specifications for OEMs/BOPs (immediate) 

• Perform project risk assessment where necessary and manage the risk register (immediate) 

• Attend FAT & SAT (in due course) 

Engineering cross-functional responsibilities 

• Conduct when necessary project draft designs for project development support (immediate) 

• Support and coordination with engineering members’ activities (immediate) 

• Construction support of grid connection infrastructure (in due course) 

Grid cross-functional responsibilities 

• Support the grid team in securing grid access offers/ grid search and intelligence 

• Conduct regulatory compliance checks where necessary 

• Support in negotiations with DNOs/TSOs where necessary 

• Support in maintaining and communicating regularly aspects related to cost management for connections in hand 

• Entrepreneurial, open-minded, and problem-solving mindset. 

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new experiences. 

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills. 

• Commitment to continuous personal development. 

• A passionate team player with a strong commitment to addressing climate change.  

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

• A career with our company is filled with purpose, contributing to renewable energy projects and environmental sustainability. 

• Professional and personal development within a leading European renewable energy project developer. 

• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, and innovation. 

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]