Commercial Electrical Designer

Good Energy; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an Electrical Designer to focus on solar PV installations. This role involves developing comprehensive electrical designs, creating schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and other design tools. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative energy solutions while helping tackle the climate crisis.

Benefits

8% annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Ethical pension contributions

EV leasing scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Electrical Designer.
• Excellent understanding of electrical design and electrical systems.
• Valid full driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop the full electrical system design and layout for solar PV supplies.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Ensure all final designs meet current regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Cable calculation skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Trimble

Job description

Structured and stable work environment for an Electrical Designer focused on solar PV installations on commercial properties. The role requires full end‑to‑end design, calculations and specifications with close collaboration on the project team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design – develop the full electrical system design and layout for solar PV supplies, including product specification.
• Schematics & Diagrams – create detailed electrical schematics and single‑line diagrams for all installations.
• Technical Interpretation – interpret and translate requirements provided by Surveyors and Project Managers into accurate designs.
• Compliance & Safety – ensure all final designs meet current regulations, comply with relevant codes and adhere strictly to safety standards.
• Detailed Calculations – perform comprehensive technical calculations to formally demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Cable Calculation Expertise – execute accurate cable calculations using industry‑approved software such as Amtech or Trimble.

What you'll need to succeed

Essentials

• Proven work experience as an Electrical Designer.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Amtech or Trimble and other related software.
• Excellent understanding of electrical design and electrical systems.
• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Valid full driver’s license.

Desirable

• Experience in the solar PV industry is a plus but not essential.

Hybrid working explained : When and where you’ll be in the office

Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we’re looking for candidates to be based in our Lincoln office.

We are looking for candidates who are able to join us from January 2026 onwards.

We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full‑time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Due to the holiday period, our response times will be slower than usual. We expect to resume normal communication during the week of 5th January and will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Benefits you can rely on

8% annual bonus : company‑wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.

Holiday : 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service and bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work‑life balance.

Ethical Pension with Aviva : Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer‑matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.

Supporting Greener Choices : Good Energy offers EV leasing scheme and a cycle to work scheme for all employees.

Life Assurance : We offer a cash lump sum of 6X your salary for your family / next of kin – giving you peace of mind.

Health & Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme powered by YuLife, for confidential support with life's more difficult moments – whether work related or not. Access to the YuLife app and earn rewards for being active.

Good Energy supplies 100% renewable electricity from over 3,000 independent British generators and supports more than 180,000 customers producing their own energy through the Feed‑in Tariff scheme. We design and install solar panels systems, batteries, heat pumps and EV chargers with fair tariffs and export rates that reward people for the energy they share.

As a Which? Eco Provider, certified B Corp, and Friends of the Earth–recommended supplier, we’re proud to set the bar high for sustainability, fairness, and customer care. We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and recognised as a World Class Employer by Best Companies.

Now part of the Esyasoft Group, we’re connected to a global network of expertise in energy management and smart technology. With an exciting period of growth ahead, we’re expanding across all areas of the business. At our core, we believe in fairness, inclusivity, and innovation, and we’re looking for people who share our mission to tackle the climate crisis and power a cleaner, greener future.

Our Commitment

We’re a committed member of Inclusive Employers and value people’s differences – we recognise the strength that they give us. We work hard to be a supportive community where everyone has equal opportunities and we encourage applications from people irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.