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Electrical Design Engineer
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Electrical Design Engineer
Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a specialist renewable energy engineering consultancy with a strong focus on solar PV and BESS design, together we are looking to recruit a Electrical Design Engineer.
The strategically important Electrical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £60,000 – £65,000 which is negotiable, along with flexible working options and professional development support.
If you’re a Electrical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that offers exposure to complex, utility scale renewable projects and supports professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties of Electrical Design Engineer Role
Reporting to the Director you will:
- Lead and support the design of solar PV and BESS systems across the full project lifecycle (concept through to operation)
- Carry out solar park yield simulations and optimisation studies
- Undertake electrical and power system design, including grid connection studies
- Produce detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and technical specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and design optimisation work
- Attend and lead client meetings (office and site-based)
- Survey and inspect sites, construction works, and operational installations
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot engineering issues
- Write detailed engineering reports and technical documentation
- Perform design reviews, peer reviews, and risk analysis (including CDM/safety-in-design)
- Manage client relationships and contribute to project delivery
- Support or lead junior engineers where required
- Contribute to proposal writing and business development activities
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline
- Around 5 years’ experience in electrical system design to UK standards would be an advantage
Personal Skills
The Electrical Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Highly analytical with strong problem solving capability
- Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
- Detail oriented with high standards for technical accuracy
- A quick learner who can adapt to new engineering challenges
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Salary and Benefits of the Senior Engineer Role
- £60,000 – £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Flexible / hybrid working options available
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday along with bank holidays
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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