Technical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Design Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge Solar, Battery, and EV charging projects. This exciting role involves designing and optimizing integrated renewable energy solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with project managers and engineers. You will be at the forefront of shaping sustainable energy systems, conducting site assessments, and supporting project coordination. Join a rapidly growing company that values professional development, offers a competitive salary, and fosters a collaborative work environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Car allowance or mileage allowance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in renewable energy projects, particularly Solar, Battery, and EV installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory and technologies, with familiarity in electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for Solar PV installations, including diagrams and schematics.
• Conduct site assessments and ensure compliance with electrical industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 5 or higher technical qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

PV Syst

PV Sol

SolarEdge

Autodesk AutoCAD

ELEK Design

Job description

Job Description

Involve Recruitment are in search of a Technical Design Engineer to work on Solar, Battery, and EV charging projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and optimizing integrated renewable energy solutions. This role involves creating electrical design layouts, schematics, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will play a key role in shaping the design of innovative renewable energy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Development: Design electrical systems for Solar PV installations, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring schematics, and equipment layouts.
2. Calculate electrical loads, wire sizing, voltage drops, and select inverters to ensure optimal system performance.
3. Site Assessments and Feasibility Studies: Conduct site assessments and technical analysis for solar projects. Perform technical evaluations and provide recommendations for design improvements.
4. Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs comply with electrical industry standards. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new products and technologies, and collaborate with manufacturers to specify electrical components, inverters, switchboards, and protective equipment.
5. Collaboration and Project Coordination: Work closely with project managers, structural engineers, and installation teams to ensure system performance meets project requirements. Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure the systems’ safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
6. Permitting and Planning: Support the permitting process, including DNO applications and planning requirements with local authorities.
7. Proposal and Reporting Support: Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and materials for internal and external meetings, conferences, and industry events. Support project coordination, monitoring tasks, and deliverables.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Qualifications: Level 5 or higher technical qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in renewable energy projects, particularly Solar, Battery, and EV installations, with experience in commercial electrical installations.
2. Technical Expertise: Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC, IEC. Strong knowledge of electrical theory and technologies.
3. Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and renewable energy-specific software like PV Syst, PV Sol, and SolarEdge. Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and ELEK Design software (advantageous, but not essential).
4. Organisational and Analytical Skills: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
5. Preferred Skills (Advantageous but Not Essential): Experience with SCADA systems and solar monitoring platforms. Understanding of grid interconnection processes and requirements. Experience with grid-connected solar and battery projects.

What We Offer:

1. Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing company in the renewable energy sector.
2. Professional development and career growth opportunities.
3. Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000.
4. A collaborative and supportive work environment.
5. Company pension scheme.
6. Car allowance or mileage allowance (if applicable).

Work Pattern:

40 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 / Friday 08:00 – 16:00. Full-time, office-based role, occasional site attendance.