Your Tasks

General electrical design activities for the DC and AC installation of solar farms and energy storage projects
Substation layouts, SLD preparation, wiring schematics, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, protection scheme development, cable containment 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 balance of Materials BOM
Support of the construction department in the implementation, in the project realisation phase including regular visits to projects throughout the construction 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

Your profile

HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent with an electrical or renewable engineering bias
Experience in Solar PV Design
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 earthing design
Experience of G99 applications
Knowledge of main players in the industry (TA’s, Investors, EPC, third-party labs etc)
Understanding of the CDM 2015 regulations and the responsibilities of duty holders
Good knowledge of electrical design software (eplan or similar)
Good knowledge of AutoCAD
Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Knowledge of simulation software including PVSyst
Familiarity with the interactions between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
Knowledge of PV industry modelling and simulating assumptions. Including bifacial panels and single-axis trackers
Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems
Ideally experienced in working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones including some travel

Who we are

BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. was established in the UK in 2010 and has grown to become one of the leading system integrators as well as EPC and O&M service providers in the United Kingdom. It is part of Belectric GmBH who are one of the world’s leading solar energy companies. We are proud members of the Elevion Group and thus have a financially strong parent company at our side.

This development has largely been a result of longevity, quality, and commitment to delivering customised solutions. Utilities, energy companies, developers, investment funds and banks across the country turn to BELECTRIC UK to deliver technical excellence in a consultative and clear manner – from early-stage development right through to operating stage. Our customers can rely on our UK team to deliver turnkey projects to the highest quality. In addition to providing operations and maintenance to all projects that we build, we are onboarding third-party projects to our O&M portfolio. We provide the full range of electrical maintenance and site services in-house to ensure that technical performance is translated into financial returns for our customers.

Ground-mounted solar farms

We are specialised in the design, construction and operation of large-scale solar farms. After seven years of mainly focusing on O&M activities in the United Kingdom, BELECTRIC UK returned to the market as an EPC service provider with full force in 2022.

Operations & Maintenance

Our O&M service offers solar and battery storage system operators an all-in-one solution to secure and improve their systems. The BELECTRIC UK team provides O&M services for more than 25 PV power plants with a total installed capacity of more than 300 MWp throughout the country.

Battery Storage Systems

We do not only support our customers in the field of photovoltaics, but also as a general contractor in the engineering and purchasing of battery storage solutions. On the UK market, hybrid systems are becoming increasingly important.

What we offer

As an innovative company, we offer a dynamic and goal-orientated working environment. Enjoy flexible mobile working, full health insurance cover and up to 33 days off. We support your future with up to 6% employer pension contributions and 4 times life insurance. Performance counts for us, which is why our work is bonus-based and KPI-driven. Occupational safety and a good work-life balance are very important to us, therefore we attach great importance to your personal protective equipment and are committed to your safety, growth and well-being every step of the way.

Your way to us

Sarah Morris

HR Assistant

Tel. +44 773076-1606

sarah.morris@belectric.com

Suzanna Mendes

HR Assistant

Tel. +44 793940-1615

suzanna.mendes@belectric.com

BELECTRIC UK

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