Solar PV Design Engineer

Job Overview

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical and solar PV system designs, supporting senior engineers, and ensuring compliance with statutory, client, and manufacturer requirements. This position provides a clear pathway for professional growth and progression within the design team.

• Complete design tasks as instructed by senior engineers within required business time frames.
• Ensure all designs meet statutory, non-statutory, client, and manufacturer documentation requirements.
• Identify non-compliance and safety issues, proposing solutions as needed.
• Maintain due diligence and exercise sound engineering judgment in all tasks.

• Proficiently use design tools and software such as AutoCAD, PVSol, Solar Edge, and EOM.
• Support calculations for AC/DC loads, earthing, batteries, cable weights, and specifications.
• Add supporting evidence and documentation to design reports for review.

• Complete daily work schedules and maintain accurate data within company management tools.
• Follow company processes and documentation standards.
• Support and instruct on-site surveys, ensuring accurate information is captured for first-time-right designs.

• Liaise with clients to ensure designs meet their requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Attend stakeholder calls, design forums, and workshops as required.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Participate in training programs and continuous learning to enhance skills.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and cost estimates for tender responses.
• Address and overcome design issues with efficient solutions.

• Gain a strong understanding of solar PV design principles, site assessments, and system design.
• Participate in technical training and support tender documentation.

• Ensure compliance with G99 regulations for UK power systems.
• Develop expertise in electrical system design, cable/protection calculations, and advanced CAD/PV software.
• Take a lead role in technical documentation and client liaison.

• Support team meetings and instructions from business development managers (BDMs).
• Ensure all company data and tools are kept up to date and clear.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and workshops as required.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22)
• Electrical HNC, HND, Degree or similar

• Solar PV training or CPD certifications
• Electrical Installations (QCF Level 3 - 2357/2365)
• Electrical Testing & Inspection (QCF Level 3 - 2391)
• Experience in commercial-scale design projects
• Electrical Design & Verification of Installations (QCF Level 4 / 2396)