Senior Recruitment Consultant | Renewable Energy | Project Management l Development l Finance & Investment
Role: Electrical Design Engineer – Large-Scale Solar
Location: UK (with potential international exposure)
Role Type: Permanent, full-time
About the Role
An innovative, globally-active renewables organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. You will play a key role in the design of large-scale solar PV plants and associated infrastructure, working across multiple geographies and supporting major utility-scale projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong electrical design experience in renewables who wants to help shape high-impact, low-carbon assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design the electrical systems for utility-scale solar farms, including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, grid-connection points, cabling, SCADA/monitoring systems and battery storage integrations.
- Prepare detailed electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, design drawings and equipment schedules.
- Collaborate with civil, mechanical, structural, and BESS teams to ensure full design coordination and interface management.
- Support grid-connection studies, fault current calculations, load flows, protection design and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Review vendor data sheets, lead technical evaluations of equipment, and issue design documentation for procurement and construction phases.
- Work with site teams, EPC contractors and construction partners to ensure design intent is maintained throughout installation, commissioning and hand-over.
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence in all design work, contributing to design standards and best practices within the business.
- Provide support across multiple projects and geographies, adapting to different regulatory regimes and construction markets.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Qualified Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience designing solar PV plants or large electrical infrastructure projects (ideally utility-scale).
- Proven experience with MV/LV design, switchgear, transformers, cables, grid-connection, and protection systems in solar or renewable energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and design codes - e.g., BS 7671, IEC, IEEE, etc.
- Proficiency with design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/Digsilent/Calculation tools, PVSyst/Helioscope or similar modelling).
- Excellent technical drawing and specification writing skills; ability to review supplier documentation and issue clear, constructible design deliverables.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams and present to internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment - willing to travel as required and adapt to different project contexts.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Nice to Have
- Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid renewable systems.
- Previous involvement in large project delivery in international markets.
- Understanding of grid-connection consenting and regulatory frameworks across the UK/Europe (or globally).
- Experience in EPC environment or with contractors in construction/commissioning phases.
What’s on Offer
- Join a forward-thinking renewables business with an expanding global footprint and a strong pipeline of large-scale solar and clean-energy projects.
- Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects that contribute to the low-carbon transition.
- Opportunity for professional growth, design leadership and involvement in cutting-edge renewable infrastructure.
- Competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working model, and the chance to be part of a dynamic, collaborative technical team.
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