Job Description
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a growing solar business with a strong commitment to safety and service quality. The organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer based in Derbyshire.
The Senior Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of £45,000-£70,000, depending on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a benefits platform, high street discounts, gym savings, and enhanced pension and life cover.
If you're a Senior Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, safety, and its people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Design Engineer role
Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:
1. Lead and manage a team of Graduate and Design Engineers to deliver high-quality electrical and solar PV system designs.
2. Review and approve design submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
3. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the design team.
4. Perform electrical system designs, including cable sizing, protection calculations, and designer risk assessments.
5. Conduct site assessments across commercial and industrial projects (up to 500kW) including ground-mounted, rooftop, and microgrid systems.
6. Prepare technical documentation and cost estimat...