Design Engineer: Utility-Scale Solar PV & Battery Storage

Solar Careers UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar recruitment firm is seeking a Design Engineer to work within the solar and battery storage industry in London. The role involves solar PV system design, compliance with relevant standards, and technical support throughout projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and demonstrate strong experience in solar energy projects. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to impact the renewable energy sector await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional Solar PV system design.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and inverter specifications.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and review of Solar PV plants and integration of Electrical Energy Storage Systems.
• Document systems specification, design, and compliance with standards.
• Develop customer-specific photovoltaic concepts and yield simulations.

Skills

Professional Solar PV system design experience at commercial or utility scale

Knowledge of inverter specification

Electrical systems design

Understanding of Energy Networks Association recommendations

Familiarity with electrical design packages

Proficient in AutoCAD

Experienced with MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in STEM subject, ideally Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PYSyst / PVSol

MSOffice

Job description

A leading solar recruitment firm is seeking a Design Engineer to work within the solar and battery storage industry in London. The role involves solar PV system design, compliance with relevant standards, and technical support throughout projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and demonstrate strong experience in solar energy projects. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to impact the renewable energy sector await.