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Design Engineer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northern Ireland
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Specification
Position: M&E Design Engineer
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Senior Management
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 (commensurate with experience and responsibility)
Job Summary
We are seeking an M&E Design Engineer with experience in Solar PV, electrical, or mechanical design. The role involves supporting both sales and operations through accurate design proposals and technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
Liaise with sales teams, M&E contractors, and consultants to gather project information
Run PVSol (or similar software) to determine yields
Produce rooftop layout drawings in AutoCAD 2D, including:
Panel positioning
Cable routing
Design mounting systems using specialist software
Create electrical schematics (with support from in-house Electrical Engineer if required)
Develop wall area drawings for equipment placement
Perform inverter capability and string layout design
Research and recommend new technologies for cost savings
Provide "as-installed" drawings on project completion
Training can be provided where necessary, but competence in AutoCAD is expected.
Person Specification
Behaviours Expected
Commercial awareness with strong attention to detail
Professional, customer-focused, and respectful to colleagues and clients
Innovative, solution-driven approach to tasks
Reliable, organised, and able to take ownership of work
High standards of confidentiality and integrity
Attainments & Attributes
Attitude:
Self-starter with a positive, "can-do" mindset
Willingness to learn and support wider team
Communication:
Clear and professional communication (verbal, written, and electronic)
Innovation & Improvement:
Identify and implement creative solutions to challenges
Planning & Organisation:
Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver work effectively
Work Standards:
Determined, goal-oriented, and resilient under pressure
Criteria
Essential:
Strong technical ability
AutoCAD 2D and IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills
Team player with strong motivation
Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently
Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
Professional, punctual, and well-presented
Desirable:
Experience in renewables, particularly photovoltaic (PV) systems and installations
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £35,000
Working hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm, with 1:30pm finish on Fridays
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
5% matched pension
Death in Service: 3 x salary
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