ALLEN & YORK's Energy Team are working with one of the global Energy Storage and Renewable Energy originator and developer based in the South East. The Company has a new, innovative and growing team focused on sustainable, de-centralised energy systems.
We are looking for a Technical Design Engineer, responsible for the delivery of design for industrial & commercial battery & hybrid systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop the design of Battery & Hybrid systems and Solar PV installations using AutoCAD for world-wide projects
- All designs must meet technical, electrical standards and CDM (where applicable) regulations. Ensure quality of design meets Company standards
- Able to provide project design, including equipment specification
- Create designs including single line diagrams
- Working knowledge of PV system components and sizing methods including their specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
- Knowledge of safety features, grounding, disconnects, system testing, and troubleshooting
- Ability to creatively consider cost reduction ideas and strategies
- Able to trade efficiency, output, and costs to optimize system
- Assist with preparing and submitting DNO applications or similar local network operators internationally
- To provide support for commercial tenders and planning applications
- To provide support to Project Managers and construction teams, when required
- To prepare planning application drawings when required
- Site surveys to check project feasibility and take all relevant measurements and information in order to prepare the final ready to build designs
- Setup the monitoring system of the commissioned installations or support the team doing this
- Ensure good communication between the UK office and international colleagues in other offices
- Updating CRM systems
- Adheres to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy
Skills Required:
- Must have experience of working within a similar technical design role in the renewable energy sector
- Degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Electrical engineering is essential
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of design regulations
- BS7671 17th edition qualification and ability to deliver designs and specify required equipment according to the regulations is highly desirable
- Experience in system design of large scale commercial projects
- Experience in designing DC & AC (HV and LV) systems
- Electrical schematics, string configuration and layout drawings
- Experience in Sunny Design, PVsyst, Meteonorm and AutoCAD design (AutoCAD Civil 3D would be a plus)
- Understanding of the different substructure options, requirements and limitations
- Working on heights certificate and IPAF training would be desirable
- Ability to interpret topographical drawings
- Ability to communicate and interpret needs effectively
- Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
- Advanced IT skills and be fully conversant with the Microsoft Office suite
- Flexible mindset and solutions driven
Other Requirements:
- The role may involve travelling to international offices and staying over for 4- 8 weeks in the EMEA or Asia Pacific regions as and when required
- Full Driving License
- Valid passport
We look forward to receiving your application.
