Solar/ Electrical Engineer

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Customized benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking Electrical Engineers with expertise to join their growing renewable energy team in Greater London. Responsibilities include designing solar PV systems and reviewing contractor designs for compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering degree, CAD proficiency, and strong technical report writing skills. AECOM offers core and personalized benefits tailored for your lifestyle and career development in a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the design and specification of renewable energy projects.
• Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
• Experience with compliance requirements and electrical system design.

Responsibilities

• Design solar PV systems using relevant software.
• Review contractor electrical designs for compliance.
• Conduct technical site surveys nationwide.
• Support project teams with design layout and technical reports.

Skills

Designing solar PV systems

Technical report writing

Knowledge of Electrical Codes

CAD software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

PVSol

PVSyst

PVCase

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is looking for Electrical Engineers with varying areas of expertise / experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
• Responsible for reviewing EPC contractor electrical designs for solar PV, wind, BESS, and wind projects to ensure compliance with Employer’s Requirements, local regulations, grid codes, and applicable industry standards.
• Assessing HV/LV system designs, single line diagrams, protection and control schemes, cable sizing and routing, earthing and lightning protection, and substation interfaces.
• Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Conducting technical site surveys (nationwide).
• Attend client meetings and build rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
• Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the company.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
• Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
• Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Driver’s license to enable access to remote sites.
• Proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of renewable energy projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
• Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
• Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
• Knowledge of LV and HV electrical system design from feasibility through to detailed design, including preparation or review of single line diagrams, schematics and general arrangement drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant IEC and national standards, design codes and grid compliance requirements.
• Awareness of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and/or Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
• Experience with CAD software packages, and ability to produce detailed AUTOCAD drawings including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and site layouts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. Including high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Our benefits include core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. You will have access to career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

EEO Statement

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.