Mechanical Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer to support the design of systems such as solar PV, wind, or battery storage. This fully remote, contract role requires an independent engineer with expertise in compliance, design, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven design experience in the renewables sector.
• Proficient in design tools and engineering software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design experience in renewables

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

ETAP

Job description

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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.