Entity:
Gas & Low Carbon Energy
Job Family Group:
Project Management Group
Job Summary:
Gas & Low Carbon Energy are looking for Project Engineers to join the Onshore Renewables team. This role will deliver key technical work scopes to support the development of multi-disciplinary onshore renewables projects varying in size, complexity and technology. These may include onshore wind, solar and storage projects either standalone, collocated with green hydrogen production or part of other integrated energy opportunities.
We are interested in Project Engineers with expertise in onshore renewables from a range of disciplines including specialists in civil engineering, electrical engineering and generation technologies (solar PV, wind turbines and battery storage).
The Project Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, quality and competitive engineering input, managing technical work scopes carried out by 3rd party contractors and will be a key member of multi-disciplinary project teams.
Job Description:
Key Accountabilities
Lead key technical work scope to support the progression of onshore renewables projects from feasibility through to final investment decision including, but not limited to, site assessments, feasibility studies, engineering studies and development of execution plans.
Coordinate and manage OEMs and engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Conduct regular project meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate updates.
Collaborate with other internal project team members and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables and support the stage-gate governance process.
Support project procurement activities including the development of specifications, developing employer’s requirements and assessment of proposals.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including design files, technical specifications, drawings, and correspondence.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, regulations, and permits.
Identify, evaluate and report project engineering risks then develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Support performance improvement and value engineering activities by providing engineering input and analysis, identify opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement.
Deliver technical work in line with standards, requirements and methodologies defined by the Technical Centre of Excellence.
Collaborate with the Technical Centre of Excellence and other teams within bp to improve ways of working, share knowledge and align on standard methodologies.
Support management of external contacts where needed such as with contractors, government and regulatory bodies.
Demonstrate bp beliefs which promote a safe and environmentally responsible work culture, ensuring HSSE risks are considered.
Experience and Qualifications
Engineering degree required. Prefer master's degree in engineering and PE licensure.
Technical expertise with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in projects engineering within onshore wind.
Experience in utility-scale and behind the meter onshore wind projects and technologies; experience in hydrogen production technology and working in a multi-disciplinary team is a plus.
Prior experience with a developer or turbine OEM, Developer, or EPC is a plus.
A good understanding of the key value drivers of projects that relate to project engineering and ability to drive competitiveness without a detrimental impact on safety or quality.
Understanding of the US Renewables Market is a plus.
Ability to lead, influence and collaborate within and outside of team, as well as with internal and external project collaborators.
Ability to travel up to 15% to project sites.
Considering Joining bp?
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Battery energy storage systems, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Design Control Process, People Management, Project and construction safety, Project execution planning, Project Leadership, Renewable Energy Engineering, Safety, Stakeholder Management, Wind Power
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