Renewable Energy Consultant (Ireland)

SgurrEnergy is an award-winning, global engineering consultancy. We are one of Europe’s leading technical advisory organisations specialising in renewable energy, power generation and transmission, including wind, wave, tidal, solar, hydro  and biomass energy systems. Our success to date is based on in-depth process and engineering knowledge, applied in a practical manner to provide the best possible solutions and advice to our clients. SgurrEnergy has recently opened an office in Co. Wexford to serve the rapidly growing renewable energy market in Ireland as part of our ongoing international expansion strategy.

Continued success has resulted in a newly created position for a high calibre, degree qualified renewable energy consultant to join our expanding team based in Ireland. This team is focusing on renewable energy projects within Ireland, both large scale electricity generation (wind farms, bioenergy plants, and hydro schemes) and on the microgeneration and building integrated sector including energy audits, energy flow modelling and assessments for communities, developers and local government.

Job description

The Renewable Energy Consultant will become an integral part of growing the business in Ireland.  This is a busy and varied role and will involve but is not limited to the following:

• Managing and advising on multiple projects concurrently from initial assessment, through technical and economic feasibility, to design and project management.
• Supporting the teams based in Glasgow on global projects including large scale solar PV, solar concentrating plants, onshore and offshore wind and marine projects.
• Technical report writing
• Attending client meetings
• Business development
• Experience with renewable energy systems, modelling, or with microgeneration technologies such as ground source heat pumps, solar PV, solar thermal, bio-fuel systems, micro hydro or micro wind would be an advantage.

This role would be ideal for a candidate with a degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering and a strong interest in sustainability and renewable energy systems.  You should have excellent IT skills and be a logical thinker.   The Renewable Energy Consultant needs to be highly driven, enthusiastic and have the ability to work independently.  Candidates who are able to bring vision and commitment and be equally at home on a construction site or in the offices of senior executives are preferred.

This company is growing rapidly and offers excellent long-term career prospects. This is a full time permanent position based at our Irish office in Co.Wexford.  SgurrEnergy follows an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages personal and professional development.  This role will involve travel throughout Ireland, the UK and internationally. A competitive salary plus benefits is on offer.

To apply email you cv and a covering letter to recruitment@sgurrenergy.com. Closing date 14th November 2008.