Electrical Design Engineer

Position Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, EES Group is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of renewable solar PV systems, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company procedures, industry regulations, and client requirements. This role demands a proactive approach to site surveys, technical documentation, and collaborative project delivery, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site surveys to assess suitability for solar PV installations, capturing all relevant data and images for technical review.
• Prepare and issue detailed design documentation, including bills of quantities, scope of works, cable calculations, and technical drawings, in line with the EES Design Process and SOPs.
• Ensure all design outputs are reviewed through established Q-gate processes, with client approval and validation at each stage.
• Collaborate with Install Managers and Project Planners to facilitate constructability reviews, clarify design intent, and resolve any outstanding actions prior to project handover.

Technical Excellence

• Identify and address any defects or issues that may impact the proposed PV system, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and best practice standards.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical reports, leveraging strong IT skills to present findings clearly and professionally.
• Develop and validate cable plans, equipment layouts, and single line diagrams (SLDs) to ensure accuracy and buildability.

Project Delivery & Collaboration

• Coordinate survey assignments and design activities with the wider technical team, prioritising tasks to meet project milestones and client expectations.
• Maintain punctuality and self-motivation in planning and executing survey schedules, utilising company-supplied vehicles for site visits.
• Engage in regular design handover meetings, supporting the Install Manager in developing discipline-specific schedules of works and ensuring all project requirements are met.
• Demonstrable expertise in electrical systems, installations, and relevant UK regulations.
• Proven experience in solar PV design, defect identification, and technical reporting.
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficiency in IT and design software (Microsoft, Trimble Por Design, SolarEdge Designer).

Qualifications

• AM2, 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Testing & Inspection (2394/2395 or 2391).
• Level 4 Design & Verification (2396) and Solar qualification (advantageous).

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