Solar Design Engineer
London (Hybrid)
Starting Salary: Up to £50K
Role Summary
Our client, a market leader within utility and commercial scale Solar PV, is looking to expand their team by bringing onboard a Design Engineer who has AC design experience. Our client's mission is to decarbonise the built environment. They want to make it as easy as possible for mega-buildings and homeowners to reduce their carbon emissions by installing our innovative lightweight solar solutions.
Duties
The successful candidate will support the business by helping design our commercial rooftop solar solutions. You will assist our sales team with your technical knowledge when liaising with clients. This role will consist of all aspects of lightweight PV system design from concept through to construction. You will also be involved in improving our current processes and keeping on top of current regulations and CPD. The role is varied, often pressurised, but always challenging and rewarding, and you would be working for a dynamic company that recognises your hard work and rewards success.
1. AC and DC electrical system designs for commercial rooftop PV systems.
2. Developing design concepts for the final connections into existing electrical infrastructure.
3. Producing technical drawings.
4. Producing project documentation.
5. Yield modelling using PVSyst.
6. Attending site surveys for feasibility studies and pre-construction assessments.
7. Supporting with product development.
8. Staying up to date with industry regulations and best practices.
Requirements & Qualities
1. 3+ years experience in electrical system design within the commercial sector.
2. 3+ years of experience in AutoCAD or an equivalent drawing software.
3. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar. Other pathways into the industry will also be considered based on experience and skills.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. The ability to articulate technical topics in simple, understandable terms to non-technical people.
6. A proactive person who takes the initiative and can work under pressure.
7. Experience within the PV sector including AC electrical design.
8. Experience using energy yield modelling tools for solar PV such as PVSyst or PVSol.
9. Experience in the design and implementation of battery storage systems.
10. Training in CDM regulations.
Package & Benefits
1. £40k-£55k annual salary (Negotiable dependent on experience).
2. Share options for staff based on performance and time with the business.
3. Flexible hybrid working: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the London office.
4. 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
5. A central London office within the Sustainable Ventures community.
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