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Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading installer of domestic and commercial scale Solar PV and BESS, with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar Design Engineer for its Buckinghamshire office.

The strategically important Solar Design Engineer comes with a salary up to £45,000, with 33 days annual leave, laptop and phone alongside a personalised development plan.

If you're a Solar Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the General Manager you will:

Design solar PV systems for both residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Perform site evaluations to assess solar performance potential, shading, and structural factors.
Work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, and installation teams as well as stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Use software tools such EasyPV, OpenSolar, and PVsol to develop precise solar PV layouts and simulations.
Conduct energy modelling and financial analysis to evaluate project feasibility and return on investment (ROI).
Optimise PV designs for maximum efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, considering client needs and preferences.
Keep up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in solar PV design and engineering.
Support costing estimations with technical advice.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Demonstrable experience in Solar PV design, using tools such as AutoCAD, EasyPV, OpenSolar or PVSol (or similar solar design software) is essential.
A City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or a similar field of study.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be desirable but not essential.
Excellent knowledge of electrical engineering, systems and industry standards.
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Personal skills

The Solar Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Excellent communication skills
Excellent leadership skills

Salary and benefits of the Solar Design Engineer role

Starting salary up to £45,000
33 days annual leave
Laptop and phone
Fully personalised development plan
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