Solar Design Engineer

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Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards. The position Reporting to the Service Engineering Manager, North Europe, the primary responsibility of the role is to provide technical design support to our Northern Europe Solar and Storage O&M Projects department, who have a pipeline of varied project work including site-wide upgrades and repowering. The Solar Design Engineer will enhance delivery of our operational project services by providing electrical design work and technical advice, improving the solutions presented to clients. Accountabilities

• Be the key point of contact for Solar and Storage O&M Projects Team in providing technical support such as electrical defect solutions, repowering plant design works from feasibility study to commissioning, and current system design analyses.
• Fulfil and discharge Principal Designer duties for the Projects Team where required
• Achieve and maintain Design Level Approval, working closely with the Group Engineering department under the Management of Electrical Design procedures
• Provide remote technical support via phone, email, or through the 'Support App' to Solar and Storage O&M and other departments in the company
• Provide on-site support where required
• Develop documentation for operational use (Work Instructions, Method Statements, etc.)
• Develop design documentation such as general arrangement drawings, single line diagrams and schematics.
• Review new and updated manufacturer documentation and technical standards with the aim of updating internal technical procedures and site design
• Support documentation management and control
• Assist in HSQE incident investigations and root cause analyses, and support in the delivery of improved design and/or procedures to mitigate risks identified
• Support in quality control
• Foster collaboration with the wider Service Engineering department, ensuring knowledge is shared across the different regions
• Support in virtual or face-to-face meetings with Clients on technical issues, where necessary

Knowledge

• Understanding CDM Regulations and the role of Principal Designer
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV systems and sub-systems
• Principles of High Voltage operations
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in PVSyst
• Excellent attitude to safety
• Good communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
• Good IT skills for writing reports and developing documentation
• A coaching mentality, being able to upskill and train others

Experience

• Experience undertaking Principal Designer role under CDM
• Experience with solar PV system design projects
• Experience with engineering designs and solutions for technical challenges
• Experience with repowering and upgrade project works
• Experience developing technical drawings and documentation
• Experience in PV design software and HV grading studies
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Qualifications

• An NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering
• 18th edition
• Inspection and testing qualifications such as C&G 2391 and 2394/5
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
• Full UK driving license

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.