Electrical Design Engineer - Solar

MDE UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid working model

Dynamic collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for large-scale solar PV plants. You will work collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring innovative and compliant design throughout multiple utility-scale projects. This is an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience designing solar PV plants or large electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with MV/LV design, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Design the electrical systems for utility-scale solar farms including key components.
• Prepare detailed electrical layouts and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for design coordination.

Skills

Electrical design experience in solar PV

MV/LV design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and similar tools

Education

Qualified Electrical Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP/Digsilent/Calculation tools

PVSyst/Helioscope

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Renewable Energy | Project Management l Development l Finance & Investment

Role: Electrical Design Engineer – Large-Scale Solar

Location: UK (with potential international exposure)

Role Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

An innovative, globally-active renewables organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. You will play a key role in the design of large-scale solar PV plants and associated infrastructure, working across multiple geographies and supporting major utility-scale projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong electrical design experience in renewables who wants to help shape high-impact, low-carbon assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the electrical systems for utility-scale solar farms, including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, grid-connection points, cabling, SCADA/monitoring systems and battery storage integrations.
• Prepare detailed electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, design drawings and equipment schedules.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, structural, and BESS teams to ensure full design coordination and interface management.
• Support grid-connection studies, fault current calculations, load flows, protection design and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Review vendor data sheets, lead technical evaluations of equipment, and issue design documentation for procurement and construction phases.
• Work with site teams, EPC contractors and construction partners to ensure design intent is maintained throughout installation, commissioning and hand-over.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence in all design work, contributing to design standards and best practices within the business.
• Provide support across multiple projects and geographies, adapting to different regulatory regimes and construction markets.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience designing solar PV plants or large electrical infrastructure projects (ideally utility-scale).
• Proven experience with MV/LV design, switchgear, transformers, cables, grid-connection, and protection systems in solar or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and design codes - e.g., BS 7671, IEC, IEEE, etc.
• Proficiency with design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/Digsilent/Calculation tools, PVSyst/Helioscope or similar modelling).
• Excellent technical drawing and specification writing skills; ability to review supplier documentation and issue clear, constructible design deliverables.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment - willing to travel as required and adapt to different project contexts.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Nice to Have

• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid renewable systems.
• Previous involvement in large project delivery in international markets.
• Understanding of grid-connection consenting and regulatory frameworks across the UK/Europe (or globally).
• Experience in EPC environment or with contractors in construction/commissioning phases.

What’s on Offer

• Join a forward-thinking renewables business with an expanding global footprint and a strong pipeline of large-scale solar and clean-energy projects.
• Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects that contribute to the low-carbon transition.
• Opportunity for professional growth, design leadership and involvement in cutting-edge renewable infrastructure.
• Competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working model, and the chance to be part of a dynamic, collaborative technical team.