Responsibilities
- Design, develop and build renewable energy technologies.
- Combine renewable energy production with existing power systems.
- Arrange new supplies and negotiate tariffs with fuel providers.
- Carry out site inspections and energy surveys.
- Design and select equipment.
- Use mathematical and computer models to complete design and specification calculations.
- Carry out lab experiments and adapt them to large-scale industrial processes.
- Prepare detailed schedules of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates.
- Check site and ground conditions for the installation of renewable technologies, such as wind turbines.
- Negotiate service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.
- Liaise and negotiate with specialist contractors, geologists and other relevant organisations.
- Keep up to date with legislation and environmental standards and make sure systems and processes comply.
- Develop technical expertise in all matters to do with energy and environmental control.
- Earth sciences
- Electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Environmental science and management
- Mining or petroleum engineering
- Renewable or sustainable energy
- An interest in science, technology and the environment
- General understanding of the energy market
- Knowledge of relevant legislation surrounding energy efficiency and carbon emissions
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Scientific and mathematical ability
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- IT skills, including knowledge of 3D software such as AutoCAD
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of business.
- Project management skills
- Initiative and the ability to recognise emerging problems and proactively develop solutions.
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