Commercial Solar Designer

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable energy solutions seeks a talented Commercial Solar Designer in Coventry. The ideal candidate will design and develop solar PV systems for commercial buildings, conduct site surveys, and create detailed technical drawings using industry-standard software. A Bachelor's degree in electrical or renewable energy engineering and 2+ years' experience in commercial solar design are required. Join a growing team dedicated to innovative solar solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial solar PV system design.
• Strong understanding of solar energy fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solar photovoltaic systems for commercial buildings.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Prepare system sizing calculations and performance simulations.
• Develop bill of materials for solar components.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams.
• Stay up-to-date on solar technologies and regulations.
• Support sales by providing technical expertise.

Skills

Design and develop solar PV systems

Conduct site surveys

Create technical drawings

Prepare performance simulations

Develop bill of materials (BOM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or renewable energy engineering

Tools

PV Sol

AutoCAD

PVSyst

SketchUp

Job description

Commercial Solar Designer

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited • Coventry, ENG, UK

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a talented and motivated Commercial Solar Designer to join their growing team. They are a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions and are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solar designs that meet the needs of our commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial buildings, including roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and carport-mounted systems.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to determine the optimal solar system configuration.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications using industry-standard software (e.g., PV Sol, AutoCAD, PVSyst, SketchUp).
• Prepare system sizing calculations, performance simulations, and energy yield estimates.
• Develop bill of materials (BOM) for solar system components.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest solar technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support sales and marketing efforts by providing technical expertise and design proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in designing commercial solar PV systems.
• Strong understanding of solar energy fundamentals, including syste…