Solar PV Design Engineer

Parkinson Gray Associates; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy and contracting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer to expand their team. The role includes designing and costing commercial solar PV systems, managing workloads, and collaborating with various teams for electrical and commercial support. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in the field, knowledge of design systems, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work from regional offices in Castleford or Wakefield.

Responsibilities

• Survey, design and cost commercial solar PV systems.
• Manage own workload and engage wider teams for support.
• Report to the Senior Project Manager.

Skills

Designing commercial solar PV systems

Detailed knowledge of commercial PV design systems – PVSOL, PVSys

Ability to design system, wiring requirements, string configuration, and inverter sizing

Understanding of commercial model for solar PV

Drone licence and experience of using drones for surveys

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Knowledge of Building Regs for commercial solar PV systems

Good Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CAD and Revit experience

Produce design drawings including single line diagrams and initial layouts

Prepare and submit DNO applications

Understanding of current G99 & G100 Regulations

Job description

Our client was established more than two decades ago and today delivers thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both in the UK and overseas. As experts in transforming retail and commercial space, the business provides numerous consultancy and contacting services, including energy strategies and decarbonisation advice.

The energy consultancy team is keen to expand the Solar PV team with the hire of an experienced Design Engineer who will work with the pre development and delivery teams to survey, design and cost commercial solar PV systems. The Solar PV Design Engineer will be responsible for managing their own workload and engaging the wider teams in the business for support on electrical, H&S and commercial issues.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager.

Skills & Knowledge

• 2 years+ experience of designing commercial solar PV systems
• Detailed knowledge of commercial PV design systems – PVSOL, PVSys etc
• Ability to design system, wiring requirements, string configuration and inverter sizing
• Understanding of commercial model for solar PV – return on investment, energy generation and export value
• Drone licence and experience of using drones for surveys
• Knowledge of H&S legislation with regards to the design and installation of PV systems
• Knowledge of Building Regs requirements for commercial solar PV systems
• Good Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CAD and Revit experience desirable
• Produce design drawings including single line diagrams and initial layouts
• Prepare and submit DNO applications
• An understanding of current G99 & G100 Regulations, Electrical Regulations, Building Regulations, Solar PV & EESS Codes of Practice

This position could be based at either Castleford or Wakefield regional offices