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Solar Design Engineer

Posting date:	24 February 2025
Salary:	£32,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 March 2025
Location:	Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 1LF
Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	LFDE01_1740417214

Summary

Join Our Mission to Zero Carbon!

Solar Design Engineer
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 a year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role:

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge solar PV installations.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with an experienced design team.
• Career Growth: Shape the future of a new office.
• Impactful Work: Help businesses transition to 100% renewable power.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop cost-effective design and engineering solutions.
• Create initial designs from site surveys and feasibility assessments.
• Manage grid connection applications and liaise with DNOs.
• Conduct yield assessments and data analysis for solar sites.
• Produce detailed designs and technical specifications using PVSol, PVsyst, PVcase, CAD, and manufacturer software.
• Maintain technical relationships with sub-contractors, funders, and DNOs.
• Ensure compliance with quality and H&S systems.
• Support procurement processes and identify new supplier sources.
• Provide installation support during the construction phase.
• Assist in surveying potential future projects.
• Stay current on new solar technology developments.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the solar/renewables industry.
• Proficiency in PVSol, PVsyst, PVcase, and CAD.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office.
• Desirable: Experience with Hubspot CRM and Google Sheets.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.