Solar Engineer

AECOM; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Solar Design Engineer to join their renewable energy team. The role involves designing PV systems, conducting site surveys, and supporting technical submissions for large-scale solar projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in solar PV design, engineering degrees, and a passion for renewable energy solutions. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Personalized benefits

Qualifications

• A proven track record in solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
• The ability to produce formal reports and documents.
• High motivation, independence, and detail orientation.
• Desire to achieve chartership in chosen institute.
• Full UK Drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Design PV systems for various projects.
• Support project design, layout, and reporting.
• Conduct site surveys nationwide.
• Attend client meetings for solution coordination.
• Support tender preparation from a technical perspective.
• Promote a robust health and safety culture.

Skills

Design PV systems using PVSol

Conduct technical site surveys

Ability to produce formal reports

Experience in solar PV projects

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering Degree

Master's degree in related subject

Tools

PVSol

PVSyst

PVCase

Job description

Overview

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions across the energy ecosystem. We work on projects spanning wind, solar, hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear to support the UK's transition to a greener future. We are recruiting Senior Solar Design Engineers with varying areas of expertise to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team.

You will join project teams to deliver feasibility, design and technical advisory work, with opportunities to work on commercial-scale rooftop, car-port, floating and ground mount solar projects, including some of the largest NSIP scale Solar PV projects in the UK and projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), some of which may include energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Design PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
• Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Conduct technical site surveys (nationwide).
• Apply BS 7671 wiring regulations and IET CoP for solar PV installations.
• 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.
• Work in line with engineering technical excellence and take pride in work and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• A proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
• The ability to produce formal reports and documents.
• Be highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and have an eye for detail.
• Be someone who is looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
• Hold an Engineering Degree and/or Master's degree in a related subject.
• Full UK Drivers license to be able to travel to remote client sites.

Perks and Details

Enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, with a flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance. Opportunities for career development, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.