Electrical Design Engineer - Solar PV

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Salary-sacrifice schemes

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid-working

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of commercial solar PV systems from Leigh, Greater Manchester, with a focus on 250kW+ rooftop installations. You will translate information from the sales/surveying team into accurate electrical drawings.

Design cable routes and electrical distribution schemes, ensure safety and compliance, and provide technical assistance to installers on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical drawings for commercial solar PV installations 250kW+.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, cable routing, electrical safety and parallel generation.
• Desirable: practical on-site installation experience.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and 18th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of commercial solar PV systems, including 250kW+ rooftop projects.
• Prepare and submit technical drawings for cable routes and electrical distribution.
• Provide technical guidance to installers and liaise with clients on complex projects.

Skills

Solar PV design

Electrical design

Cable routing

Electrical distribution

Technical drawings

Site support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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