Senior Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Senior Design Engineer to oversee design engineering for PV and other projects. The role involves leading a team, developing innovative designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in design engineering and experience with relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design engineering teams.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Map, PVCase, and PVSyst.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers.
• Develop PV and renewable energy project designs.
• Generate detailed maps and technical plans.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

AutoCAD

PVCase

PVSyst

Job description

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Senior Design Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

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.