Commercial Solar Design Engineer - PV & Storage

Owen Daniels

Reading

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

In-house design ownership

Full training and accreditation

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a technically capable Solar Designer to produce buildable designs for commercial PV and battery storage projects. You will translate site surveys and energy profiles into layouts, yield models and financial cases, then hand over a complete design pack to delivery teams.

The role focuses on rooftop, ground mount and carport systems, with an emphasis on accuracy, compliance and practical installability. A driving licence and relevant electrical qualifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience designing solar PV systems for commercial projects.
Ability to translate surveys and energy data into buildable designs.
Knowledge of applicable standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

Design solar PV systems for rooftop, ground mount and carport projects (50 kWp+).
Build yield and performance models using PVsol / PVsyst; analyze shading and site constraints.
Size systems from consumption data for payback and self-consumption.
Design battery storage alongside PV to optimise self-use and export.
Create electrical designs, CAD layouts, and single line diagrams.
Carry out structural/roof loading checks with engineers.
Prepare drawings and documentation; ensure BS 7671, MCS, G98/G99 compliance.
Submit DNO applications; maintain design records and handover packs.
Support sales with payback/IRR modelling; attend client/site meetings.
Provide ongoing design support during installation and revisions.
Experience with SketchUp, Helioscope, Aurora or similar.