Solar CAD Engineer

Fuse Energy; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner for office based employees

Job summary

A forward-thinking renewable energy startup is seeking a skilled CAD Engineer to support projects in London. You will create high-quality designs for utility scale energy generation, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering and experience in CAD drafting, particularly within the renewable energy sector. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in CAD drafting with electrical design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed CAD drawings for electrical systems.
• Develop accurate Single Line Diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers.

Skills

CAD drafting

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVCase

PVSyst

Job description

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Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup dedicated to transforming the energy landscape. We are seeking 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.

Location: United Kingdom

Key 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
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (with 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or solar design software (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase)
• Proven track record of delivering technical drawings for utility scale energy infrastructure projects such as solar, wind, BESS, gas, etc
• Familiarity with 3D modelling (e.g., Revit) or BIM workflows
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner for office based employees

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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