SENIOR SOLAR DESIGN ENGINEER
- Onsite
About the role
As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As a Senior Solar Design Engineer, you will lead and contribute to the design and delivery of utility-scale solar projects for the Australia Energy & Resources team. You will apply your technical expertise in solar PV design, energy yield modelling and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver high-quality, optimised engineering solutions.
You will provide technical leadership across projects, collaborate with Australian and global teams, and help strengthen the capability of the renewables team while supporting the delivery of sustainable energy solutions for our clients.
Role accountabilities:
- Lead the design and optimisation of utility-scale solar PV projects, including DC and MV systems, using advanced design tools such as PVcase and Helios 3D.
- Conduct energy yield assessments and performance modelling using PVsyst, developing optimised PV layouts that balance energy performance, constructability, environmental requirements and site constraints.
- Prepare and oversee high-quality engineering design packages, including drawings, calculations, string sizing, yield and loss reports, datasheets, MTOs, BOMs, layouts and schematics.
- Apply relevant engineering codes, standards and design principles, undertaking technical reviews and quality checks to meet client requirements and Arcadis quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to engineers and designers, leading technical issue resolution and supporting the continued development of solar capability within the renewables team.
- Manage assigned projects and design workstreams to achieve agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives, including proactively managing changes in scope.
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural and communications disciplines, as well as Australian and global teams, to deliver integrated and optimised engineering solutions.
- Support technical proposals, presentations and client engagement, while identifying opportunities for innovation, design efficiencies and future renewable energy work.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 7+ years of engineering design experience in renewable energy projects, including at least 2 years in solar PV design and hands-on experience using PVcase or Helios 3D.
- Demonstrated experience with PVsyst energy yield modelling, CAD-based design and engineering design packages, supported by a sound understanding of relevant solar industry codes and standards.
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, combined with strong analytical, mathematical, communication and technical problem-solving skills.
- Strong technical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills; experience with CYMCAP, CDEGS, ETAP, BESS, wind, 3D/computational design, Python automation, Australian renewable energy projects, or Engineers Australia membership/registration would be advantageous.
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
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