Job Title: Assistant Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Director
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Elements Green - That's who we are
Elements Green is a UK-based, international solar and BESS investor and developer, headquartered in Mayfair, London, with a pedigree dating back to 2008. EG has established a global footprint and a strong reputation for being at the forefront of technological and commercial evolution within the renewable energy sector. With greenfield development teams in the UK, Germany and Australia, we are capable of taking ownership of the development process, from origination through to construction, connection and operation.
Summary of the role and key responsibilities
Electrical Engineering
- Assist in preparing electrical drawings and layouts e.g., SLDs, wiring diagrams, cable routes.
- Support basic design tasks such as load calculations, cable sizing, and voltage drop analysis.
- Build knowledge of relevant electrical codes and safety standards.
PV & BESS
- Support layout and basic configuration of PV systems, including module stringing and inverter placement.
- Work with tools such as PVsyst for system performance modelling.
- Learn about grid integration and regulatory considerations for solar PV systems.
- Assist with the review of BESS system designs, datasheets, and vendor specifications.
- Develop an understanding of basic concepts of BESS operation, sizing, and integration with PV or grid.
General Engineering Support
- Participate in internal design reviews and technical meetings.
- Prepare and organise technical documents, drawings and reports.
- Visit project sites where applicable to support inspections.
- Prepare tender documentation to support with the procurement process
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Recent graduate or up to 1-2 years of relevant experience including internships or project work.
- Exposure to PV or BESS Design tools is highly desirable.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for calculations and data handling.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical work.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software for drafting.
Exciting prospects at Elements Green Limited
Flat hierarchies | Thanks to our flexible start-up structures and fast decision-making processes, you will enjoy a great deal of creative freedom.
Independent working style | We approach the responsibility you are given with a fundamental trust in your professional and social skills.
Work-life balance | With flexible working hours and the option to work on the move, we create the ideal framework for you to combine your job, family and free time.
Meaningful activities | With your new job at Elements Green, you will not only make an important contribution to the success of the energy transition, but will also play a significant role in shaping a sustainably secure future.
Arrive and progress | In addition to a friendly induction process, we offer you exciting career prospects in a diverse, internationally active team.
Bonus & LTIP | Working at Elements Green pays off, as we offer great short, medium and long term financial succession opportunities in the form of our bonus and LTIP schemes, allowing you to share in our success, no matter what your level of entry.
