Principal Solar Electrical Engineer

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Mentoring","Client management","Teamwork"]

Lead design and delivery of solar PV projects across the UK and internationally, guiding feasibility, design, technical advisory services, and client relationships. Design PV systems with PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase; oversee site surveys, reports, and tender submissions; mentor engineers; ensure compliance with BS 7671 and IET Code of Practice in a hybrid UK working environment.

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Principal Solar Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead design and delivery of solar PV projects across the UK and internationally, guiding feasibility, design, technical advisory services, and client relationships. Design PV systems with PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase; oversee site surveys, reports, and tender submissions; mentor engineers; ensure compliance with BS 7671 and IET Code of Practice in a hybrid UK working environment.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, and other industry-standard PV design software.
  • •Support projects by producing design layouts, system specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • •Conduct technical site surveys across the UK.
  • •Attend client meetings, build strong relationships, and help develop effective technical solutions.
  • •Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submissions and tender documentation.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • •Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards chartership) through a relevant professional institution.
  • •Proven experience in the design, specification, and/or construction of solar PV projects, gained within a consultancy, EPC contractor, or developer environment.
  • •Strong understanding of solar PV systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
  • •Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.
Experience:Renewable energySolarEnergy
Education:Master's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringClient managementTeamwork
Licenses:UK driving licence
Certifications:Chartered Engineer
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PVSolPVSystPVCaseBS 7671IET Code of Practice

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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