Project Engineer - Solar

Consultacelegal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative renewable energy firm in London is seeking a Project Engineer with experience in designing rooftop solar PV systems over 250kW. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least three years of experience in the UK market. This hybrid role requires attendance at the London office 2-3 days per week, contributing to the design of systems and collaborating effectively with structural engineers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in designing rooftop commercial solar PV systems in the UK.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or similar.
• Experience designing with AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Design a full rooftop solar system end-to-end.
• Interpret structural engineers’ reports and collaborate with them during the design process.

Skills

Designing commercial rooftop solar PV systems

Communication skills

Using AutoCAD

Creating yield estimates with PVSyst

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Job description

We are recruiting for our client, based in central London, a fast-growing and exciting scale-up business, having recently completed a Series A investment. They are focused on commercialising cutting‑edge lightweight solar PV technology for commercial buildings. Their aim is to help decarbonise the built environment and provide energy security for their customers through technology that is good for the planet and good for people.

They have a requirement for a new creative and enthusiastic Project Engineer with sold electrical knowledge and hands‑on experience delivering commercial rooftop solar projects over 250kW. This role requires someone who can design a full rooftop system end‑to‑end and who is confident interpreting structural engineers’ reports and working closely with them throughout the design process.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of attending the London office 2‑3 days per week with the remaining days worked from home.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in designing specifically Rooftop commercial solar PV systems in the UK
• A degree (or relevant qualification) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a similar field
• Experience designing with AutoCAD or similar software
• Experience creating yield estimates using PVSyst or similar software
• Excellent level of oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with G99 applications for 100kWp+ solar PV projects
• Project management/Site management qualifications and/or experience
• UAV operational qualifications and/experience
• Experience with PowerBI, HOMER Pro or HOMER Grid
• Additional qualifications relating to electrical regulations, design or installation in the UK

Unfortunately my client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.