Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer
Utility Scale Solar / BESS Development Company
Berkshire
Circular Resourcing are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading owner / operator of Utility Scale Solar / BESS Projects in Berkshire. You will join a small, dynamic Engineering Team currently managing a pipeline of opportunities across the UK.
The role will be hybrid, with some travel expected to sites in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects from development through to construction stages.
- Prepare and review technical drawings, layouts, and documentation in compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including planning, development, and grid specialists to optimise project integration.
- Support grid connection and compliance activities in line with UK regulations and standards.
Experience:
• Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant qualification
• Demonstrable history in planning new connections, preparing and submitting grid applications, reviewing offers for solar and/or storage.
• Extensive Knowledge of UK distribution (and preferably transmission) networks, the grid connection processes, relevant codes/legislation and role s of the various key parties involved.
• Knowledge of the electrical design of solar PV and battery storage plants.
• Ability to identify and manage technical and commercial risk in new grid connections.
• Experience in a system planning, connection design or similar role would be advantageous.