Solar PV Design Engineer

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Solar PV Design Engineer

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer to join a leading Solar PV Developer. Specialising in large-scale, grid-connected solar farms, you will play a key role 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.

• Designing and providing budgetary pricing for utility-scale Solar PV projects, typically in the 20+MW range.
• Identifying new leads using GIS, engaging with the DNO and Land team until projects become active.
• Conducting initial yield assessments of potential sites.
• Providing technical and design support throughout project development.
• Completing grid connection applications.
• Engaging with DNOs post-acceptance to ensure project progression and compliance.
• Reviewing new equipment and implementing design improvements as appropriate.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar farm development, design, and construction.
• Experience designing multi-megawatt Solar PV installations using AutoCAD, PVSyst, and PVCase.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel modeling.
• Strong communication skills and a structured working approach.
• Commercial awareness of how design choices impact project profitability.
• Knowledge of working with DNOs.
• Bachelor's Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field.

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team in a sector poised for growth as the UK advances its Green Economic Recovery.