Solar CAD Engineer

Fuse Energy; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner for office based employees

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A renewable energy startup in London is seeking a skilled CAD Engineer to support various projects. The role involves producing detailed CAD drawings, developing accurate diagrams, and supporting R&D efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in CAD drafting. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in CAD drafting with experience in electrical design.
• Prior experience creating CAD drawings supporting construction.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed CAD drawings for electrical systems and construction plans.
• Develop accurate Single Line Diagrams adhering to requirements.
• Support R&D team with CAD expertise for prototypes.
• Optimise system layouts, cable routing and equipment placement for maximum efficiency
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers and contractors to maintain organised CAD files and documentation

Skills

CAD drafting

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVCase

PVSyst

Job description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $100M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more. We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

As we continue to scale, we're looking for a skilled CAD Engineer with a strong background in power/electrical engineering to support various projects across our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and R&D teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality designs, including wiring schematic diagrams, site layouts, Ready For Construction and As Built technical drawings for utility scale energy generation projects (solar, wind, CCNG, etc.), ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed CAD drawings for electrical systems, layouts and construction plans, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Develop and maintain accurate Single Line Diagrams, adhering to electrical and grid requirements
• Support the R&D team with CAD expertise, creating drawings and models for prototypes and innovative designs
• Optimise system layouts, cable routing and equipment placement for maximum efficiency
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers and contractors to maintain organised CAD files and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (bonus if there's a focus on power infrastructure) or a related field
• 3+ years in CAD drafting with experience in electrical design and utility scale energy infrastructure projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools. Experience in PVCase and PVSyst is highly preferred
• Prior experience creating CAD drawings that supported successful project construction
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and Design for Manufacturing
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, design principles, and industry standards (e.g., BS 7671, IEC)
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills and a desire to work in a fast paced environment

Bonus

• Familiarity with 3D modeling (e.g. Revit) or BIM workflows

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner for office based employees
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven company making a tangible impact on the future of energy

Job details

• Location: London, England, United Kingdom
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Services for Renewable Energy