Design Engineer

• Liaising with a wide range of customers and stakeholders at the highest level.
• Working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Producing written reports and other documentation for delivery to the client.
• Supporting the continuous improvement and development of group procedures and documentation.
• Able and willing to assist less experienced colleagues with their engineering queries.
• Confident in briefing and delegation.
• Any other appropriate duties as directed by line management.

Design Engineer Main Duties

• Work in a technical capacity to support the business development and operations teams to win and develop large scale commercial projects from initial bid through to commissioning.
• Understanding, amending and producing technical drawings.
• Undertake site surveys nationally and other activities to support successful project development.
• Technical oversight of pre-construction and operational projects.
• Support due diligence activity to include data analysis, documentation review and risk analysis.

• Degree in an engineering subject, ideally in the field of electrical (Desired NOT Essential)
• Demonstrable ability to design LV electrical systems
• Experience delivering complex tasks to tight timelines
• Experience in direct client engagement throughout project lifecycle and ability to cope with a wide variety of tasks
• Fluent command in English in writing and speech, allowing for creation of clear written reports.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills including the confidence to seek help from colleagues where required.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion to visit sites nationally

The ideal candidate will also have experience in:

• Designing commercial Solar PV, Battery or EV systems
• Preparing technical responses for tender bids
• Using AutoCAD, PVSyst, PVSol*3D, Amtech/Trimble Pro Design
• HV electrical design
• BS7671 qualification

An Excellent opportunity has become available with one of the worlds largest Facilities Maintenance Service Providers within their Solar and Storage client division.

The Division is one of the UK’s most established renewable energy providers and specialises in Solar PV. Design team is seeking Senior Design/Project Engineers as part of expanding our existing capacity to service current and new projects. The role would suit someone looking for a varied role with experience in a combination of engineering and customer facing responsibilities.