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Solar Design Engineer
GBP 60,000
Renewable Energy
UK
London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent
On-site
Piper Maddox are exclusively supporting a global IPP as they look to strengthen their engineering team in response to their growing international portfolio.
This is a key hire, with the successful candidate playing an important role in the design and delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years' experience working on utility-scale solar projects within an EPC environment- A degree in Electrical Engineering- Knowledge of UK grid standards and regulations- Experience in both LV and MV project design- The right to work in the UK
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled technical team within a growing international business, playing a key role in delivering renewable energy projects and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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