Principal Solar Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Join Our Growing Energy Team

We are looking for a Principal Solar Electrical Engineer to join our growing Energy team, working on a diverse range of solar projects.

This role offers the opportunity to be based in any of our offices across Bristol
, Edinburgh
, Glasgow
, Inverness
, London
, or Perth
, while benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model.

Spanning utility‑scale and distributed generation projects, our solar energy solutions are designed to maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impact. We help clients achieve their clean energy goals through innovative design, permitting, and construction services.

The successful candidate will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design, and technical advisory services. You will work on commercial‑scale rooftop, carport, floating, and ground‑mounted solar PV projects, including design services for some of the UK's largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), as well as projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Many of these projects also incorporate battery energy storage systems.

Here’s What You Will Do

• Design solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, and other industry‑standard PV design software.
• Support projects by producing design layouts, system specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Conduct technical site surveys across the UK.
• Attend client meetings, build strong relationships, and help develop effective technical solutions.
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submissions and tender documentation.
• Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the business.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest electrical standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate technical excellence and pride in delivering high‑quality project outcomes.
• Apply BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and the IET Code of Practice for Solar PV Installations throughout project delivery.

Ready to push the limits, here is what we are looking for:

• Degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards chartership) through a relevant professional institution.

• Proven experience in the design, specification, and/or construction of solar PV projects, gained within a consultancy, EPC contractor, or developer environment.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality technical reports, specifications, and client‑facing documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulations, and best practices relating to solar PV installations.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and provide technical leadership.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs and deliverables.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with a diligent and proactive approach to project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address Reasonab if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.