Commercial Electrical Design Engineer (Solar PV)

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Commercial Electrical Design Engineer (Solar PV)

Application Deadline: 22 March 2026

Department: Solar Team - Desk Based

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Reporting To: Rosie Hendry-day

Compensation: £45,000 - £46,000 / year

Description

We're seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join our growing business, who will be responsible for all design and calculations for the solar PV electrical installations on commercial properties. This role involves providing critical technical support and installation specifications to the Project Manager and site team. Working closely with our surveyors and project managers, the designer ensures that every installation meets our high standards for quality and safety, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Operations.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design: Develop the full electrical system design and layout for solar PV supplies, including product specification.
• Schematics & Diagrams: Create detailed electrical schematics and single-line diagrams for all installations.
• Technical Interpretation: Interpret and translate requirements provided by Surveyors and Project Managers into accurate designs.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all final designs meet current regulations, comply with relevant codes, and adhere strictly to safety standards.
• Detailed Calculations: Perform comprehensive technical calculations to formally demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Cable Calculation Expertise: Execute accurate cable calculations using industry-approved software such as Amtech or Trimble.

What you'll need to succeed

Essentials

• Proven work experience as an Electrical Designer.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Amtech or Trimble and other related software.
• Excellent understanding of electrical design and electrical systems.
• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Valid full driver's license.

Desirable

• Experience in the solar PV industry is a plus but not essential.

Hybrid working

Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we're looking for candidates to be based in our Lincoln office daily, with occasional working from home. We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits you can rely on

• 8% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You'll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
• Supporting Greener Choices: EV leasing scheme and a cycle to work scheme for all employees.
• Life Assurance: Cash lump sum of 6X your salary for your family/next of kin.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme powered by YuLife, with confidential support; access to the YuLife app and rewards for activity.