Solar Electrical Design & Site Survey Engineer

Activ8 Solar Energies; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Private Healthcare

Flexitime

Opportunities to develop

Job summary

Activ8 Solar Energies in partnership with SSE Airtricity is seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Survey Engineer to join our Technical Team based from our UK office in Burnley. The role combines site surveys with office-based electrical design for commercial and industrial solar PV projects.

You will analyze existing electrical infrastructure, identify connection points, ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and DNO requirements, and support construction through to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience within electrical design, electrical contracting, M&E, renewable energy or industrial electrical installations.
• Experience using electrical design software and CAD packages (Trimble ProDesign or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution systems.
• Experience assessing switchboards, transformers and points of connection.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and assess existing electrical infrastructure.
• Experience producing or reviewing Single Line Diagrams and electrical calculations.
• Good understanding of BS 7671.
• Ability to work independently on site and produce accurate survey information.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Solar PV experience would be advantageous but not essential if strong electrical background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed electrical site surveys across commercial and industrial properties.
• Identify suitable electrical points of connection for solar PV systems.
• Assess existing switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, metering and electrical infrastructure.
• Review proposed cable routes, containment requirements and installation constraints.
• Produce electrical designs including: SLDs, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, protection, earthing, inverter selection.
• Review projects after sales handover for technical risks or additional requirements.
• Support the Technical Manager with DNO applications, G99 requirements and queries.
• Produce clear design packs for delivery teams and contractors.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, designers and subcontractors throughout the design and delivery process.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and industry best practice.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Site survey

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds / NVQ electrical qualifications

BS 7671 18th Edition

Inspection & Testing qualification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

CAD software

Job description

Activ8 Solar Energies in partnership with SSE Airtricity is seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Survey Engineer to join our Technical Team based from our UK office in Burnley. The role combines site surveys with office-based electrical design for commercial and industrial solar PV projects.

You will analyze existing electrical infrastructure, identify connection points, ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and DNO requirements, and support construction through to commissioning.