Senior Design Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to oversee the design engineering function. This role involves leading a team, developing photovoltaic designs, and ensuring alignment with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design engineering and relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design engineering teams.
• Proficient in PV design and relevant software tools.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers.
• Develop PV and project-related designs using specified software.
• Generate detailed maps and technical plans.

Skills

AutoCAD Map

PVCase

PVSyst

Technical Excellence

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Design Engineer to lead our design engineering function, supporting the development of PV and other renewable energy projects. This role will oversee the design process and manage a team of designers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and mentor a team of design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

2. Develop photovoltaic (PV) and other project-related designs using AutoCAD Map, PVCase, and PVSyst, ensuring alignment with site-specific conditions, industry standards, and project constraints.

3. Generate detailed maps and technical plans utilizing raster and vector datasets, including contour lines, Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and Digital Surface Models (DSM).

4. Maintain and update the drawing template library to support consistency and efficiency across design outputs.

5. Prepare and revise technical drawings and maps to support the Development Team, including Option and Lease plans, Planning Application drawings (e.g., annotated site maps, general arrangement drawings, cross-sections, and construction details), and, where appropriate, 3D models and animations for project visualization.

6. Stay informed on advancements in procurement practices and emerging technologies within the industry, incorporating relevant innovations into design strategies and workflows.