Solar Design Engineer

PIPER MADDOX LIMITED; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to enhance solar and storage systems across Northern Europe. The role involves leading technical design processes, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance with design standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong command of solar PV systems and design standards.
• Experience managing design-level approvals and CDM Principal Designer duties.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSyst.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design process on solar repowering and system analysis.
• Provide technical support throughout project stages from feasibility to commissioning.
• Design and review project documentation and technical drawings.

Skills

Solar PV systems

HV operations

Design standards

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Job description

NEW OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Solar Design Engineer (O&M Projects)
Location: Remote (UK Wide)
Salary: £65,000 DOE

Piper Maddox are working with a renewable energy giant who boast a pipeline of 25GW+ across wind, solar, BESS and more. My client is committed to building a more resilient energy future.

They are looking to make a key Solar Design Engineer hire where you'll play a vital role in enhancing and upgrading solar and storage systems across Northern Europe.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical design process on solar repowering, electrical defect resolution, and system analysis
* Provide expertise throughout project stages-from feasibility to commissioning
* Deliver remote and on-site technical support to operational teams
* Design and review critical project documentation and technical drawings
* Collaborate across departments and regions to share knowledge and elevate standards
* Support safety, compliance, and quality improvements through intelligent design solutions

Key Skills Required:
* Strong command of solar PV systems, HV operations, and design standards
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSyst
* Experience in managing design-level approvals and CDM Principal Designer duties
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

If you are interested, please apply or reach out to [e-mail]

Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.