Smart Energy Systems Engineer

Supported by a comprehensive project plan and working in partnership with academics from Leeds Beckett University and the team at Zenergy, you will:

• Work across PV, energy storage and power electronics, designing intelligent, fault tolerant system architectures and control strategies.
• Develop scalable backend systems and integrate internal and third party platforms to support multi site operations and diverse datasets.
• Enhance battery modelling, data handling and grid service optimisation through cloud technologies, real time analytics and embedded AI.
• Create user friendly tools for both technical and non technical users while managing inverter communication protocols and analysing fault scenarios (e.g., Modbus, SunSpec).
• Operate a controlled test rig for experimentation and simulated faults, and contribute to industry knowledge through documentation, training and wider collaboration.

This 28-month KTP project will focus on the design and implementation of the ZenSmart platform, embedding advanced AI and real-time data analysis to optimise the delivery of solar energy solutions through improved system efficiency, diagnostic and fault resolution. We are looking for candidates with a robust academic background, holding at least a 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A higher degree in renewable energy systems, AI, or embedded systems would be advantageous.

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, and MATLAB.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation and reports.
• Experience with data processing pipelines, cloud platforms, and API integration.
• Understanding of photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and power electronics.
• Experience in AI and machine learning (ML) methods for predictive modelling.

Experience with microservices, containerisation (e.g., Docker), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, SunSpec) is desirable.