Commercial Electrical Designer

Good Energy LTD; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Lincoln is seeking a Commercial Electrical Designer responsible for designing and calculating solar PV electrical systems. The ideal candidate has experience with AutoCAD and electrical design principles, alongside a BSc in Electrical Engineering. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and an 8% annual bonus, with hybrid working options available. Candidates should be prepared to join in January 2026 and meet the essential qualifications outlined above.

Benefits

8% annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ethical Pension with Aviva

EV leasing scheme

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid full driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop the full electrical system design and layout for solar PV supplies.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and single-line diagrams for installations.
• Interpret requirements into accurate designs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Perform comprehensive technical calculations.

Skills

Electrical Design

AutoCAD

Amtech

Trimble

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Education

BSc degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

Trimble

Job description

Commercial Electrical Designer

Application Deadline: 22 February 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

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

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 explained: When and where you’ll be in the office

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.

We are looking for candidates who are able to join us from January 2026 onwards.

We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Due to the holiday period, our response times will be slower than usual. We expect to resume normal communication during the week of 5th January and will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

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: Good Energy offers EV leasing scheme and a cycle to work scheme for all employees.
• ✅ Life Assurance: We offer a cash lump sum of 6X your salary for your family/next of kin — giving you peace of mind.
• ❤️🩹 Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme powered by YuLife, for confidential support with life's more difficult moments - whether work related or not. Access to the YuLife app and earn rewards for being active.