Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Solar & Storage (Hybrid)

Astute People; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MIET/Chartered progression

Partial remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Senior Engineer for its East Northamptonshire office to lead solar PV and battery storage projects from concept through construction. You will produce electrical designs, calculations and drawings in line with UK standards.

The role requires degree-level STEM qualification and at least five years of electrical-system design experience, with strong English communication and ability to work with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or higher qualification in a relevant STEM discipline.
• At least five years' electrical-system design experience to UK standards on projects delivered into construction.
• Demonstrable experience of industrial electrical distribution systems, including PV systems above 1MW, power systems at 11kV or above, or industrial M&E projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk AutoCAD; knowledge of PVSyst and Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign would be advantageous.
• A sound theoretical background with the ability to complete calculations, solve novel engineering problems autonomously and critically review technical work.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate designs clearly through reports, drawings and presentations.
• Membership of, or eligibility for, an accredited engineering institution, a full driving licence and an existing right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support solar PV and battery energy storage projects from concept through construction and operation.
• Produce electrical and power–system designs, detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and engineering calculations.
• Undertake yield simulations, performance modelling, design optimisation, grid connection studies and feasibility assessments.
• Attend office and site meetings and survey prospective sites, construction works and operational installations.
• Provide technical support, investigate engineering issues and prepare professional reports and critical studies.
• Conduct design and peer reviews, design risk analysis and other CDM or safety–in–design activities.
• Work directly with clients, contribute to proposals and tenders, and supervise junior engineering staff where required.

Skills

English fluency

Electrical design

Client liaison

Project leadership

Education

Degree-level or higher in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Trimble ProDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Senior Engineer for its East Northamptonshire office to lead solar PV and battery storage projects from concept through construction. You will produce electrical designs, calculations and drawings in line with UK standards.

The role requires degree-level STEM qualification and at least five years of electrical-system design experience, with strong English communication and ability to work with clients.