AI Software Engineer
On site
Scotland, United Kingdom
Full Time
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Renewables AI Software Engineer
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Biggar
The Company
Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 90 Engineers and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its three sister companies Green Cat Contracting and Green Cat Hydrogen based in the UK and Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary and Halifax.
The company has four main departments - Engineering, Environmental & Planning, Geotechnical Services and Technical & Asset Management Services. Underpinning these are the main administrative functions of the business, including a growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) team. Projects are typically based on wind, solar, and hydro power, with an increasing requirement for grid management, battery storage, and alternative technologies.
To enhance its services and bolster technological and data analytic capabilities, GCR is seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Engineer with a strong background in software engineering to help deliver improvement projects using state-of-the-art AI techniques. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead AI Engineer and other key collaborators to identify opportunities and implement AI solutions to drive productivity and advance engineering processes.
*Please note that Green Cat Renewables do not offer any form of visa sponsorship*
The Role
The role will initially be focused on improving the useability of AI in several key projects:
Ensuring the usability of our custom LLM Application: collaborate with internal end user stakeholders to evolve our LLM Application such that they appreciate its added value in their workflows.
Engineering our ANN energy models to be accessible: work with internal stakeholders of varying technical expertise to have the model accessible at levels they are comfortable with.
Enhancing our Reporting Speed and Quality: evaluate the current workflows and identify and implement incremental improvements which together will make a major positive development.
As time progresses, we expect your contributions to extend across the broader business:
Assessment and Analysis: continuously evaluate GCR’s business processes, data infrastructure, and technological capabilities; identify opportunities for AI integration and optimisation; analyse GCR’s needs, objectives, and constraints to develop tailored AI strategies that align with business goals and priorities.
Establishing and Leading Engineering Practices: Define and implement best practices for integrating AI into engineering workflows. Lead the development of standards, processes, and tools that enhance collaboration and ensure high-quality engineering outcomes.
Research and Development: conduct research and evaluate industry best practices; specify innovative AI solutions that drive value and competitive advantage; seek to improve existing AI solutions.
AI Data and Model Management: working with the internal IT team, manage cloud services and hardware used for deploying AI models, particularly with respect to ongoing data size and cost efficiencies.
The Candidate
The Candidate would ideally have the following:
A degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering or a related field.
Strong foundation in engineering principles and the ability to integrate AI solutions into engineering processes.
Proficiency in developing end-to-end software solutions.
Expertise in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or C++)
Familiarity with at least one AI framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn).
Knowledge of AI algorithms, machine learning techniques, and data analytics methodologies, with an emphasis on engineering applications.
Understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and statistical analysis.
Familiarity with at least one cloud service for deploying AI models (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or MS Azure).
Ability to transfer knowledge and skills effectively (with AI assistance or otherwise).
A desire to learn and to keep abreast of the latest developments in AI.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Business acumen.
High self-motivation and ethical standards.
Interest in or knowledge of renewable energy systems.
Benefits
Competitive salary
25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays
Private Medical Healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Professional development opportunities and support
Professional fees paid for by the company
Company social events and team building days
On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh Office only).
Closing Date is 1st April 2025
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk .
About the Company
Green Cat Renewables is a dynamic, innovative, and growing company that provides tailored support to the needs of the individual developer throughout the entire development process, from site selection to commissioning. Unlike most consultancies, we are prepared to carry some of the project development risk, particularly where we can help control the outcome, ensuring a far greater level of commitment to projects than consultant “selling hours”. Green Cat Renewables is made up of a multidisciplinary team of wind and small... Know more
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