Graduate - Renewables

The Graduate Renewables Consultant works within the Power / Renewables Unit and reports to the Head of Performance/Owner’s Engineering/Independent Engineering/Storage. The role will be based at the Brighton Office and will involve some travel to client offices or project sites.

Technical Development for Project Delivery

Developing the necessary skills to undertake:

• Due diligence projects, including tasks such as technology and design reviews, grid reviews, site assessments, contract reviews, structural assessments etc.
• Solar / wind resource and climatic conditions analyses for solar PV and wind projects across all global markets. 
• Energy yield and project performance studies for solar PV and wind projects.
• Energy storage modelling and simulation.
• Solar PV project/ wind turbine layout design and optimisation based on local conditions and constraints. 
• Detailed operational performance analytics and fault-finding including manipulation and processing of large datasets. 
• Support the growth of the Renewables team through the undertaking of research and development projects. 
• Responsible for testing and development of internal toolsets and reporting processes. 

Customer/Client Relations

• Dealing with RINA clients to request technical input data, communicate outputs and resolve queries.

Report Writing

• Preparation of technical reports. 

Learning from Others

• Shadow more experienced engineers and consultants where possible to develop new skills.
• Participate in internal training sessions when available.

Behaviours

• Working individually with precision to a high quality and asking for help from supervisors where necessary to achieve this.
• Working effectively as part of a team in a collaborative, supportive and respectful manner.
• Maintaining an inquisitive outlook, seeking opportunities to grow and develop as a person and a professional.
• Dealing with clients with respect and courtesy, demonstrating a genuine interest in their queries and doing your best to answer them, with support from your supervisor as required. 
• Learning and following the values and procedures of RINA.

Professional Development

• Personal learning and strengthening of skills and development of knowledge through the RINA Digital Academy, as well as outside sources.
• Review of relevant industry standards and codes of practices.
• Use of software tools in the context of engineering design, e.g., AutoCAD, MathCAD, Excel based design tools, etc.
• Background reading of relevant textbooks.
• CPD, e.g., attendance of lunchtime seminars or external webcasts to stay abreast of industry developments.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Physics/Engineering/Mathematics/Renewable Energy Systems or related subject degree – Bachelor level.

Desirable:

• Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems or related subject degree – Masters level.

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Option to buy more holiday
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
• Health Insurance (Family can be added at an additional cost)
• Matched 6% pension
• Life Assurance
• Professional development to become chartered
• Pay for professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts
• Recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days' paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan

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