Remote Solar PV Design Engineer for Residential Homes

ASA Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Pension contribution

Fully remote role

Job summary

ASA Recruitment Ltd seeks an Electrical PV Design Engineer on a predominantly remote basis for residential Solar PV projects across the UK.

You will design AC/DC PV systems, create diagrams, perform cable sizing and electrical calculations, and ensure compliance with UK regs while collaborating with architects, engineers and contractors through handover.

The role emphasizes practical, safe designs from concept to construction and handover, with travel to meetings/site visits about twice per month.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Solar PV design experience required.
• 2D/3D AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with PV design software PV*SOL, PVsyst, SolarEdge Designer, PVcase.
• Knowledge of UK electrical regulations.
• Ability to interpret architectural and electrical drawings.
• Experience designing domestic/new-build residential PV systems.

Responsibilities

• Producing AC and DC Solar PV electrical designs
• Creating single-line diagrams, schematics and system layouts
• Cable sizing, voltage-drop and electrical calculations
• Producing roof, array, inverter and equipment layouts
• Preparing bills of materials and technical documentation
• Interpreting architectural drawings and house-type plans
• Supporting projects through design, construction and handover
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant UK electrical, MCS and DNO requirements
• Working with internal teams, contractors and other project stakeholders

Skills

Solar PV design

AutoCAD 2D/3D

PV design software

Electrical calculations

UK electrical regulations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PV*SOL

PVsyst

SolarEdge Designer

PVcase

Job description

ASA Recruitment Ltd seeks an Electrical PV Design Engineer on a predominantly remote basis for residential Solar PV projects across the UK.

You will design AC/DC PV systems, create diagrams, perform cable sizing and electrical calculations, and ensure compliance with UK regs while collaborating with architects, engineers and contractors through handover.

The role emphasizes practical, safe designs from concept to construction and handover, with travel to meetings/site visits about twice per month.