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Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a specialist renewable energy engineering consultancy with a strong focus on solar PV and BESS design, together we are looking to recruit a Electrical Design Engineer.
 
 The strategically important Electrical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 which is negotiable, along with flexible working options and professional development support.

If you're a Electrical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that offers exposure to complex, utility scale renewable projects and supports professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of Electrical Design Engineer role:

Reporting to the Director you will:

Lead and support the design of solar PV and BESS systems across the full project lifecycle (concept through to operation)
Carry out solar park yield simulations and optimisation studies
Undertake electrical and power system design, including grid connection studies
Produce detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and technical specifications
Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and design optimisation work
Attend and lead client meetings (office and site-based)
Survey and inspect sites, construction works, and operational installations
Provide technical support and troubleshoot engineering issues
Write detailed engineering reports and technical documentation
Perform design reviews, peer reviews, and risk analysis (including CDM/safety-in-design)
Manage client relationships and contribute to project delivery
Support or lead junior engineers where required
Contribute to proposal writing and business development activitiesProfessional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline
Around 5 years' experience in electrical system design to UK standards would be an advantagePersonal skills

The Electrical Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Highly analytical with strong problem solving capability
Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
Detail oriented with high standards for technical accuracy
A quick learner who can adapt to new engineering challengesSalary and benefits of the Senior Engineer role

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Flexible / hybrid working options available
Pension scheme
25 days holiday along with bank holidays 

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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