PV Design Engineer

Piper Maddox; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK renewable energy firm is seeking a PV Design Engineer for their Reading office. This role involves supporting the design of utility-scale solar PV projects and requires an engineering background, preferably with experience in AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting solar and battery storage projects within a growing operations team.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a foundation degree or higher.
• Experience using AutoCAD to produce and review layouts.
• Desire to work within the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the technical design of utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Producing and reviewing layouts and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Collaborating with engineers on the electrical design.

Skills

Engineering background

Previous experience using AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Desire to work in renewable energy

Education

Foundation degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PV Design Engineer

Leading UK IPP working across Solar PV and BESS.

Location - Reading office (4 days per week in-office).

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000.

A well-established and highly successful Independent Power Producer is looking to add a PV Design Engineer to their growing Operations team. Founded over 15 years ago, this business has built an excellent reputation in the UK renewable energy sector, delivering utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects from inception through to operation.

Reporting into the Technical Design Manager, this role will sit within the Operations department and will play a key part in supporting the design and delivery of a strong pipeline of solar and BESS projects. With multiple projects ranging from 42MW to 70MW ready to build next year, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the technical design of utility‑scale solar PV projects.
• Producing and reviewing layouts and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Working closely with the wider Operations and Technical teams to support projects from development through to construction.
• Contributing and collaborating with engineers on the electrical design of projects into the construction phase.

Your Profile

• Engineering background with a foundation degree or higher (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or similar).
• Previous experience using AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning and development.
• A desire to work within the renewable energy sector.

Please apply, or reach out to (url removed), if this role is of interest.