Solar PV Engineer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000 – £42000/annum
Solar PV Design Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer to join our client, a leading Solar PV Developer.
An exciting and positive work environment, where you will be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will enjoy a fulfilling career in a sector that will continue to grow as the UK looks to drive a Green Economic Recovery
Specialising in the development of large-scale, grid-connected solar farms you would be instrumental in their growth within the UK market.
Your primary responsibility will be to assist with the design of projects from initial conception to full planning submission status.
As a Solar Design Engineer your responsibilities will include:
* Designing and budgetary pricing of utility-scale megawatt range Solar PV projects. Experience working on multiple projects in the 20+MW range would be advantageous.
* Identifying new leads using GIS and following the journey with the DNO, and the Land team until the lead progresses to an active project.
* Undertake initial yield assessment of potential solar sites.
* Being the go-to technical and design expertise person for any support required in the development of projects.
* Completing formal grid connection applications.
* Engaging with the DNO post-acceptance to ensure the project is moving along and all the procedural or technical boxes are ticked off.
* Technically reviewing new equipment and, where warranted, using the latest equipment to roll out design improvements.
As a Solar Design Engineer, you will have the following skills and experiences:
* Team player with great communication skills and a structured way of working.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar farm development, design, and construction cycles.
* Experience in the design of multi-megawatt Solar PV installations using AutoCAD, PVSyst, and PVCase.
* Proficient with MS Office and comfortable at creating models on Excel to assist with your designs/assessment.
* Commercial awareness of how design decisions and equipment specifications can affect the profitability of a project.
* Knowledge and experience in working with distribution network operators (DNO) and
* Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related discipline
More Information
- Address Manston, Kent
