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.