Mechanical Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer. This fully remote, contract role requires a degree in engineering and design experience in systems like solar PV and wind. The successful candidate will produce detailed designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards, collaborating with teams, and contributing to technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of solar, wind, battery, or power distribution systems.
• 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 communicator

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

ETAP

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colchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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.