Job Title: Solar Design Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Start: Asap
Salary: Up to £60,000 (Dependent on experience)
Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing national organisation dedicated to transforming the built environment by driving carbon reduction. Their mission is to make it simple and effective for businesses and homeowners to cut emissions through cutting-edge solar technology.
Role Overview:
As a Solar Design Engineer, you'll oversee the creation and refinement of utility-scale solar energy systems. You will play a pivotal role in electrical system design, ensuring projects adhere to regulatory standards while supporting the internal departments in execution. From feasibility studies to system optimisation, you'll manage projects end-to-end, contribute to process enhancements, and remain at the forefront of innovation in this fast-paced, evolving sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical designs for large-scale PV systems, including integration with existing electrical networks.
- Create technical drawings, detailed documentation, and perform performance modelling using tools like PVSyst to optimise system outputs.
- Conduct site surveys to assess project feasibility and pre-construction needs.
- Research industry trends and propose innovative solutions for system improvement and product development.
- Provide technical guidance during client engagements, effectively translating complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience in electrical design for large-scale solar projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software (minimum 3 years).
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in the solar PV industry and knowledge of energy modelling tools like PVSyst or PVSol.
If you're eager to shape the future of renewable energy and have the skills to design large-scale solar systems, we'd love to hear from you. Contact: [email protected].
*Please note, due to the large volume of applications we may only contact suitable applicants*
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.