Infrastructure Design Engineer in London

DescriptionFuse Energy is an energy startup on a mission to make energy abundant and affordable, fast. We combine first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.We’ve raised over $200M from top-tier investors including Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, 20VC, Hummingbird and Collaborative Fund, alongside strategic angels including Nico Rosberg and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify and Uber.We’re building a fully integrated energy company: developing our own solar, batteries and other generation projects, building our own hardware, improving and developing grid infrastructure, trading power in real time, using AI across the business, and installing distributed energy in homes. By selling directly to consumers we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass the savings on to our customers.The Design Engineer will lead the design and optimisation of our infrastructure projects (Solar, BESS, Wind, Gas-Peak, Data Centres) across the globe (UK, Ireland, Spain, USA, Australia), from early-stage development through to construction handover.ResponsibilitiesCreating the designs of Fuse Energy’s Infrastructure Projects, from layouts and system configuration through to construction-ready packagesOptimising designs for performance, cost and buildabilityProducing site layouts, drawings, schedules, specifications and core engineering documentationSupporting site feasibility, planning submissions and technical due diligence on new projects and acquisitionsSupporting grid connection design and reviewing grid studies with external consultants, in line with local requirementsProducing bills of quantities and giving technical input to procurementHanding over complete, de-risked design packages to EPC teams, and feeding construction feedback back into future designsDriving standardisation of designs, templates and processes across projects and marketsRequirementsA degree or equivalent experience in engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, renewable energy or a related field)3 to 6+ years of project design experience, ideally on solar, BESS, wind, gas or data centre projectsExperience producing technical drawings, layouts and engineering documentation using standard design tools (for example AutoCAD, PVsyst or equivalents)Knowledge of grid connection requirements in one of our marketsExperience working with EPC contractorsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to optimise a design for both performance and costClear communication with engineers, contractors and non-technical colleaguesCuriosity and willingness to learn new technologies and markets quicklyBenefitsCompetitive salary and eligibility for equityBiannual bonus schemeFully expensed tech to match your needsPrivate health insuranceBreakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employeesAs we hire globally, benefits vary by location.Job SummaryID: 1FCA44CDB9Department:Type: full time