Solar PV Electrical Design & Survey Engineer

SeeMeHired.com; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Private Healthcare

Flexitime

Additional employee benefits

Opportunities to develop within a new/

Job summary

Activ8 Solar Energies is seeking an Electrical Design & Survey Engineer to join our Technical Team in Burnley. The role blends site surveys with office‑based electrical design for commercial and industrial solar PV projects, ensuring technical viability before construction.

You will carry out detailed surveys, assess switchgear and distribution, create SLDs, perform cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, and support DNO applications. A hands‑on engineer with BS 7671 knowledge is preferred.

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 experience desirable).
• 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 is not essential where the candidate has a strong electrical engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed technical and 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:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Cable sizing
• Voltage drop calculations
• Protection requirements
• Earthing arrangements
• Inverter and equipment selection
• Review projects following sales handover and identify technical risks, constraints or additional requirements.
• Support the Technical Manager with DNO applications, G99 requirements and technical queries.
• Produce clear technical information and design packs for project delivery teams and installation contractors.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, designers and subcontractors throughout the design and delivery process.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning where required.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant British Standards, electrical regulations and industry best practice.

Skills

Electrical design

Site surveys

CAD software

LV distribution

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds / NVQ electrical qualifications

BS 7671 18th Edition

Inspection & Testing

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

Job description

Activ8 Solar Energies is seeking an Electrical Design & Survey Engineer to join our Technical Team in Burnley. The role blends site surveys with office‑based electrical design for commercial and industrial solar PV projects, ensuring technical viability before construction.

You will carry out detailed surveys, assess switchgear and distribution, create SLDs, perform cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, and support DNO applications. A hands‑on engineer with BS 7671 knowledge is preferred.