Solar PV & Heat Pump Design Engineers

Birmingham, UK / Brighton, UK
Octopus Energy Services 🧰 – Solar Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

We are seeking Solar PV & Heat Pump Design Engineers to support the development of an extensive pipeline of renewable energy projects throughout the UK. This role has the opportunity to work on the engineering and design development of a variety of solar PV, battery storage and heat pump solutions. You will be working alongside an in-house team of sales, operations and installers.

About the Role

    • System design for both domestic and commercial applications
    • Producing engineering drawings using Solar Software and CAD for feasibility & optimised system 
    • Understanding renewable products to select appropriate equipment and materials
    • Balance the requirement to deliver the best project as efficiently as possible to generate the optimum output
    • Primarily office based in either our Brighton or Birmingham office. We will consider remote working but the candidate will need to travel to our offices and sites on occasion

About You

    • Solar design experience - Minimum of 1 year
    • Heat Pump design experience - Minimum of 1 year
    • Electrical experience
    • Software skills in AutoCAD, Solar software such as PVSOL / Easy-PV / Open Solar
    • Excellent Microsoft / Google office skills
    • Conversant with all relevant UK design and building standards

Why else you'll love it here

    • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
    • Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
    • Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.