Solar Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Exeter, Bristol or Hybrid remote (UK)

Hours of work
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Full Time

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Solar Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing electrical designs, calculations, and engineering documentation to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant solar energy systems.

This role requires collaboration with project managers, civil engineers, SCADA engineers, utilities, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Design electrical systems for solar PV and energy storage projects
• Prepare engineering deliverables including:
• Electrical site layouts
• Grounding and lightning protection drawings
• Perform electrical calculations including:
• Voltage drop analysis
• Load flow analysis
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as:
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Combiner boxes
• Coordinate interconnection requirements with utilities and grid operators
• Support development of SCADA, protection, and communication system interfaces
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical specifications
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, utility, and local code requirements
• Support construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
  
  Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to deliver projects on schedule

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in solar electrical design or power systems engineering
• Knowledge of solar PV system design principles and utility interconnection requirements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar design software
• Experience with electrical analysis software
• Familiarity with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems
• Understanding of NEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with utility-scale solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Knowledge of SCADA, protection and control, or substation design
• Experience supporting commissioning
• Familiarity with renewable energy modelling software such as PVsyst
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company events
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Study support
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with loyalty scheme of additional day per year worked, capped at 5 years

Apply now or send your CV to dan