Junior Electrical Engineer

Vision Personnel is working with an existing client in search of a Junior Electrical Engineer

Our client is an international group of companies which designs, manufactures, and constructs the full range of solar photovoltaic solutions, along with Energy Storage Systems.

Skills required:

· Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy

· HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired

· Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment

· Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards

· Knowledge of electrical design software (eplan or similar)

· Knowledge of AutoCAD (desirable)

· Knowledge of simulation software including PVSyst (desirable)

· Experience in Solar PV Design (desirable)

· Familiarity with the interactions between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development

· Knowledge of PV industry modelling and simulating assumptions

· Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)

· Ideally experienced in working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones including some travel

· Innovative spirit

· Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving

· Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different levels in and out of the organization

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Structured and well-organized method of work

· Clean Driving license

· Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK without requiring a visa

Key Responsibilities:

· General electrical design activities for the DC and AC installation of solar farms and energy storage projects

· SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, cable management solutions, etc.

· Ensure engineering designs are completed to planned timescales

· Reading design specifications and technical drawings

· Evaluating technical specifications in the tender documentation packages and reviewing risks and implications of the requirements

· Providing engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges

· Attend project progress meetings with engineering management

· Manage relationships and work with Technical Advisor on development sites but also ad hoc requirements

· Support of sales and purchasing with technical descriptions and datasheet validation, generation of BOM

· Support of the construction department in the implementation, in the project realization phase

· Close exchange with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management and the subsidiaries

· Preparation of as-built calculations and drawings package

· Technical documentation after completion of a project

· Interact with the Sales team and the rest of the engineering disciplines to integrate specifications into the design concept

· Support the company’s goals and represent the company positively and professionally

· Adhere to all Company policies/procedures and business ethics codes including the anti-bribery policy and QHSE policy.

Benefits

· Salary £35,000

· Bonus KPI driven

· Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% – following a successful 3 month probation period

· Full Health cover –

· 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period

· 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

· Mobile

· PC

· PPE

If you wish to discuss this role, feel free to contact Luca on 07471 216965 or 01277 811906

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £34,900.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Electrical Engineering: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Remote