Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

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We are seeking an Solar Design Engineer to join our growing renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. This is a key role supporting the expansion of our Independent Engineering (IE), Owner's Engineering (OE), and Technical Advisory (TA) services, working with a diverse portfolio of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will join a dynamic and ambitious team, with a strong pipeline of early stage project work and significant opportunities to shape and grow our service offering. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a client facing, leadership oriented position within a collaborative and developing team environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments across the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to construction, financing, and acquisition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project delivery for project finance, tax equity, sales, and acquisition mandates
• Reviewing technical and commercial documentation including contracts, schedules, and financial models (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Conducting site visits, construction monitoring, and witness testing
• Managing risks, schedules, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects
• Producing high quality technical advisory reports in accordance with industry standards and outlining risks and recommendations
• Supporting clients with contract administration, variations, and claims
• Leading client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders, EPCs, investors and internal teams
• Lead Pre FEED and FEED design teams for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Lead Owners Engineering service delivery
• Use your existing network to provide Business Development support for Stantec

YOUR IMPACT

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the successful delivery of complex renewable energy projects by:

• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across internal project teams
• Identifying and mitigating key technical and commercial risks
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across design, procurement, and construction phases
• Supporting financial close by delivering robust technical due diligence
• Strengthening client relationships and contributing to repeat business
• Mentoring junior team members and helping build technical capability within a growing, relatively early stage team

ABOUT YOU

You are a motivated and commercially aware professional with experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.

We are looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in renewable energy (IE/OE/TA, development, construction, O&M, or M&A)
• Experience supporting projects through financial close with lenders or investors
• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts, and risk management
• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and client facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
• A proactive, organised, and solution oriented mindset

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions. A clear progression plan supporting you toward chartership (ICE).

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to early careers networks and employee resource groups.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK-and we want you to be part of it.

Great Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, flexible annual leave, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.

Hybrid / Flexible working

Enjoy a healthy work life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.

EEO Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.