Electrical Design Engineer – Solar PV

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Bonus potential

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD seek an Electrical Design Engineer – Solar PV to lead electrical design for 250kW+ rooftop projects with a well–established contractor.

Based near Leigh with hybrid working options, you will create accurate technical drawings, specify cable routes and distribution, and support installers on site during complex projects.

Salary up to 55,000 (negotiable) with 36 days holiday, healthcare cash plan, and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical for commercial solar PV (250kW+).
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, cable routing and safety.
• Desirable: on-site installation experience.
• Hybrid working options available.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of commercial solar PV systems.
• Create and submit electrical drawings for cable routes and distribution.
• Assist installers on complex projects and perform site visits.
• Collaborate with sales and surveying teams for initial data.

Skills

Electrical design

Solar PV

Technical drawings

Site support

Education

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

Job description

Position: Electrical Design Engineer – Solar PV

Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester

Salary: 55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

We currently have an opportunity available to join a well–established commercial solar contractor with a background of over 15 year's experience delivering solar PV installation projects across the UK.

Electrical Design Engineer Job Overview

• Leading the electrical design of commercial solar PV systems, with a focus towards 250kW+ rooftop installations within locations including commercial buildings such as nurseries, hotels, pubs, manufacturing, warehouses and business parks
• Taking initial information from the sales/surveying team and completing accurate electrical technical drawings
• Designing and submitting technical drawings for cable routes, electrical distribution and connections
• Providing technical assistance to installers during more complex projects, with occasional site visits and client contact included

Electrical Design Engineer Job Requirements

• Experience in completing electrical designs and drawings for commercial solar PV installations anywhere from 250kW and above is essential
• Strong technical understanding of solar PV projects including the electrical distribution, cable routing, electrical safety and parallel generation
• Any experience physically installing solar PV systems is not essential, but would be desirable
• Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and 18th Edition are not essential, but would be desirable
• Based within a commutable distance of Leigh, Greater Manchester, with hybrid working options available

Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary 55,000, negotiable depending on experience
• 36 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare cash plan provided after probation
• Salary–sacrifice schemes for additional benefits
• Discretionary company bonus provided
• Hybrid–working opportunities available