Renewables CAD Engineer: Solar & BESS Layouts

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy developer is seeking a CAD Engineer to support the design and development of large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects. The successful candidate will prepare CAD and GIS drawings, conduct site assessments, and develop layouts. Candidates should possess strong CAD skills, a degree in a relevant field, and ideally one to two years of experience. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment, contributing directly to renewable energy growth.

Qualifications

• Approximately one or two years’ experience in CAD design and/or GIS analysis.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS platforms.
• Ability to interpret technical information into visual representations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality CAD and GIS drawings for planning submissions.
• Produce option plans and red-line drawings for legal processes.
• Develop solar PV and BESS layouts and conduct site assessments.

Skills

CAD skills

GIS skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in engineering, renewable energy, geography, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD (2D)

GIS platforms

Job description

A renewable energy developer is seeking a CAD Engineer to support the design and development of large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects. The successful candidate will prepare CAD and GIS drawings, conduct site assessments, and develop layouts. Candidates should possess strong CAD skills, a degree in a relevant field, and ideally one to two years of experience. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment, contributing directly to renewable energy growth.