DescriptionWood 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.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
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
It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.
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
QualificationsYou may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.
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
