Electrical Design Engineer - Solar PV

Electrical Design Engineer - Solar PV

Full-Time 55000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design of commercial solar PV systems and create technical drawings.
  • Company: Established solar contractor with over 15 years of experience in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 36 days holiday, healthcare plan, and hybrid working options.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a green energy revolution and make a real impact on sustainable projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in electrical design for solar PV installations is essential.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.

Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester

Salary: £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

We currently have an opportunity available to join a well-established commercial solar contractor with a background of over 15 years' experience delivering solar PV installation projects across the UK.

Electrical Design Engineer Job Overview

  • Leading the electrical design of commercial solar PV systems, with a focus towards 250kW+ rooftop installations within locations including commercial buildings such as nurseries, hotels, pubs, manufacturing, warehouses and business parks.
  • Taking initial information from the sales/surveying team and completing accurate electrical technical drawings.
  • Designing and submitting technical drawings for cable routes, electrical distribution and connections.
  • Providing technical assistance to installers during more complex projects, with occasional site visits and client contact included.

Electrical Design Engineer Job Requirements

  • Experience in completing electrical designs and drawings for commercial solar PV installations anywhere from 250kW and above is essential.
  • Strong technical understanding of solar PV projects including the electrical distribution, cable routing, electrical safety and parallel generation.
  • Any experience physically installing solar PV systems is not essential, but would be desirable.
  • Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and 18th Edition are not essential, but would be desirable.
  • Based within a commutable distance of Leigh, Greater Manchester, with hybrid working options available.

Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

  • Basic salary £55,000, negotiable depending on experience.
  • 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Healthcare cash plan provided after probation.
  • Salary-sacrifice schemes for additional benefits.
  • Discretionary company bonus provided.
  • Hybrid-working opportunities available.

Electrical Design Engineer - Solar PV employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

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We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Design Engineer - Solar PV

Electrical Design
Solar PV Systems
Technical Drawings
Cable Routing
Electrical Distribution
Electrical Safety
Parallel Generation