AECOM is hiring a Principal Solar Electrical Engineer

Join Our Growing Energy Team We are looking for a Principal Solar Electrical Engineer to join our growing Energy team, working on a diverse range of solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to be based in any of our offices across Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, or Perth, while benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model. Spanning utility-scale and distributed generation projects, our solar energy solutions are designed to maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impact. We help clients achieve their clean energy goals through innovative design, permitting, and construction services. The successful candidate will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design, and technical advisory services. You will work on commercial-scale rooftop, carport, floating, and ground-mounted solar PV projects, including design services for some of the UK's largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), as well as projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Many of these projects also incorporate battery energy storage systems. Ready to take the next step in your solar energy career? Want to further your career within one of the UK's leading consultancies? Join us. Make a difference. Build a better world. Here's What You Will Do - Design solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, and other industry-standard PV design software. - Support projects by producing design layouts, system specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports. - Conduct technical site surveys across the UK. - Attend client meetings, build strong relationships, and help develop effective technical solutions. - Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submissions and tender documentation. - Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the business. - Maintain knowledge of the latest electrical standards, codes, and industry best practices. - Demonstrate technical excellence and pride in delivering high-quality project outcomes. - Apply BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and the IET Code of Practice for Solar PV Installations throughout project delivery. Why Join AECOM? This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a globally respected consultancy. At AECOM, you'll be supported by industry-leading experts, given access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, and encouraged to grow within a company that puts people first. Join a team that is helping to shape the future of renewable energy while delivering meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.