Solar PV Design Engineer

TXM Recruit; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar PV Developer seeks an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer to facilitate their expansion in the UK market. You'll be responsible for designing and managing large-scale solar projects and assisting from initial conception to full planning submission. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the Green Economic Recovery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar development.
• Experience designing multi-megawatt Solar PV installations.
• History of working with DNOs.

Responsibilities

• Designing utility-scale Solar PV projects, typically 20+MW.
• Conducting yield assessments of solar sites.
• Managing project design from conception to planning submission.

Skills

Communication

Structured Working Approach

Understanding of Design Impact on Profitability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

PVCase

MS Office

Excel Modeling

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Solar PV Design Engineer

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer to join a leading Solar PV Developer. Specialising in the development of large-scale, grid-connected solar farms, you will be instrumental in their growth within the UK market.

Your primary responsibility will be to assist with the design of projects from initial conception to full planning submission.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and providing budgetary pricing for utility-scale Solar PV projects, typically in the 20+MW range.
• Identifying new leads using GIS, and managing the progression with the DNO and Land team until projects become active.
• Conducting initial yield assessments of potential solar sites.
• Providing technical and design support throughout project development.
• Completing formal grid connection applications.
• Engaging with DNOs post-acceptance to ensure project progress and compliance.
• Reviewing new equipment and implementing design improvements with the latest technology.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong communication skills and a structured working approach.
• At least 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar farm development, design, and construction.
• Experience designing multi-megawatt Solar PV installations using AutoCAD, PVSyst, and PVCase.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel modeling.
• Understanding of how design choices impact project profitability.
• Experience working with DNOs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field.

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team in a sector poised for growth as the UK advances its Green Economic Recovery.