Solar PV Design Engineer

Description

• Liaise with clients to ensure designs meet their requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure compliance with G99 regulations for UK power systems.
• Develop expertise in electrical system design, cable/protection calculations, and advanced CAD/PV software.
• Attend stakeholder calls, design forums, and workshops as required.
• Participate in technical training and support tender documentation.
• Ensure all company data and tools are kept up to date and clear.
• Support team meetings and instructions from business development managers (BDMs).
• Complete design tasks as instructed by senior engineers within required business timeframes.
• Follow company processes and documentation standards.
• Electrical Design & Verification of Installations (QCF Level 4 / 2396)
• Support calculations for AC/DC loads, earthing, batteries, cable weights, and specifications.
• Support and instruct on-site surveys, ensuring accurate information is captured for first-time-right designs.
• Address and overcome design issues with efficient solutions.
• As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical and solar PV system designs, supporting senior engineers, and ensuring compliance with statutory, client, and manufacturer requirements. This position provides a clear pathway for professional growth and progression within the design team.
• Take a lead role in technical documentation and client liaison.
• Complete daily work schedules and maintain accurate data within company management tools.
• Add supporting evidence and documentation to design reports for review.
• Maintain due diligence and exercise sound engineering judgment in all tasks.
• Identify non-compliance and safety issues, proposing solutions as needed.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and cost estimates for tender responses.
• Participate in training programs and continuous learning to enhance skills.
• Ensure all designs meet statutory, non-statutory, client, and manufacturer documentation requirements.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and workshops as required

Requirements

• Solar PV training or CPD certifications
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiently use design tools and software such as AutoCAD, PVSol, SolarEdge, and EOM.
• Electrical HNC, HND, Degree or similar
• Electrical Installations (QCF Level 3 – 2357/2365)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22)
• Gain a strong understanding of solar PV design principles, site assessments, and system design.
• Experience in commercial-scale design projects
• Electrical Testing & Inspection (QCF Level 3 – 2391)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance