Mechanical Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote contract role. The successful candidate will design systems like solar PV, wind, or battery storage, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with teams across various projects. Ideal for independent engineers with a strong background in renewables and relevant design tools.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Proven design experience in the renewables sector.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, battery, or power distribution systems.
• Chartered status, grid integration knowledge, or BIM experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Produce and review detailed system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Support feasibility studies and system optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams remotely.

Skills

Design tools proficiency

Renewable energy understanding

Independent working

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

ETAP

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer with experience in renewable energy to support the design of systems such as solar PV, wind, or battery storage. This is a fully remote, contract role suitable for an independent, technically capable engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and review detailed system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Support feasibility studies, calculations, and system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, BS, NEC).
• Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to technical documentation, specifications, and installation planning.
• Use relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, ETAP).

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven design experience in the renewables sector.
• Proficient in design tools and engineering software.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, battery, or power distribution systems.
• Effective communicator, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Desirable: Chartered status, grid integration knowledge, or BIM experience.