This checklist outlines the scope a project owner should expect from an owner's engineer (OE) on a renewable energy project. It covers design review, procurement and contract support, construction and quality monitoring, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and handover — derived from SgurrEnergy's owner's engineering and project management service scope. Use it to define or benchmark an OE appointment.
Design Review and Technical Definition
Confirm the design basis and specifications protect the owner before procurement.
- Design basis and specifications
- Concept and detailed design review
- Compliance and permitting alignment
- Value engineering input
Procurement and Contract Support
Support competitive, technically sound procurement and robust contracts.
- Tender documentation
- Bid technical evaluation
- Contract technical schedules
- Supplier capability check
Construction Monitoring and Quality
Monitor progress, quality and the owner's exposure during execution.
- Construction monitoring
- Quality assurance and inspections
- Progress and schedule review
- Drawdown and payment certification
- Change and interface management
Testing, Commissioning and Handover
Confirm the asset performs and is transferred with complete records.
- Factory acceptance testing
- Site acceptance and commissioning
- Performance test verification
- Punch list and close-out
- Documentation and as-builts
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Put This Into Practice on Your Project
This resource is a starting point, not a substitute for project-specific technical advice. SgurrEnergy provides independent advisory, due diligence and engineering support across the full renewable energy project lifecycle. Discuss how it applies to your wind, solar PV, BESS, hydro or hybrid project with our technical team.