INTEC Energy Solutions
Lead Solar Design Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Lead Solar Design Engineer
About Us
INTEC Energy Solutions offers its valued customers best-in-class Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Development, Consultancy, Operations & Maintenance services, and new energy solutions. INTEC excels in creating and developing top-tier, turnkey solar power plants and BESS solutions worldwide, embodying a commitment to excellence and sustainability. With the expertise of a global workforce, INTEC is establishing itself as a leading player, executing over 180 projects globally and achieving a significant installed and secured capacity of over 3.9 GWp. We maintain an active presence across Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye.
INTEC Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Design Engineer to support utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
This is a key technical role responsible for leading solar PV design from feasibility and bid stage through to construction-ready design and project delivery support. The successful candidate will provide design leadership across EPC and turnkey projects, ensuring solutions are technically robust, commercially optimised, grid compliant, and buildable.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading utility-scale solar PV design, carrying out site assessments, system modelling, energy yield assessments, layout optimisation, and preparing or reviewing key design deliverables such as PV layouts, string layouts, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, technical reports, and design calculations.
- Supporting design reviews, technical queries, value engineering, construction handover, and the mentoring of junior engineers.
- Working closely with project management, construction, procurement, commercial, business development, and engineering teams, while also liaising with clients, DNOs, NGESO, consultants, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and delivering utility-scale solar PV projects in the UK or comparable markets.
- Strong knowledge of UK grid requirements and an understanding of PV design principles including DC and AC design, inverter selection, string sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, loss optimisation, and system performance.
- Experience with PVsyst and AutoCAD is required.
- ETAP and BESS integration experience would be highly advantageous.
This role would suit a technically strong solar design professional who enjoys leading design activity, working with multiple stakeholders, and helping deliver high-quality renewable-energy projects that support the UK’s energy transition.
INTEC offers a competitive salary, 28 days’ annual leave excluding bank holidays, career-development opportunities, and the chance to join a growing global renewable-energy company.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location