Established in 2006, Photon Energy is one of the UK’s leading independent installers of large solar PV systems to the commercial and public sectors with a reputation for engineering excellence.
We are seeking applications from new engineering graduates to join our Graduate Engineer Training Programme based at our headquarters in Reading, Berkshire.
The programme has been established to ensure that our new graduate engineers benefit from the wide range of activities we undertake across the business. As well as participating in our extensive in-house training programme, selected graduates will gain experience of:
- Electrical and mechanical design of solar PV systems
- Project management
- Practical on site experience of installation work
- Sales, pricing and client meetings
- Purchasing and warehouse operations
Ultimately our graduate programme has been developed to enable candidates to become Chartered Engineers and to become future leaders within Photon Energy. In addition to a 2.1 or equivalent degree in electrical or electronic engineering (or similar) applicants should:
- Be organised reliable with a multi-tasking approach to project delivery
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be completely fluent in English with a good telephone manner
- Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD
- Be able to work with both office and site based staff
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD
- Basic understanding of, and enthusiasm for, renewable energy
- Basic understanding of solar PV systems and their remote monitoring
Role Responsibilities:
- Support the O&M Coordinator in handling customer enquiries promptly and professionally
- Assist with the preparation of O&M quotations and proposals for prospective clients
- Attend client meetings alongside the O&M Team Manager and Project Manager
- Support the O&M Team Manager and Project Manager in the delivery and management of O&M projects
- Carry out daily remote monitoring of PV systems under long-term O&M contracts
- Assist with system design, including preparing design drawings and site documentation (under supervision)
- Prepare Health & Safety documentation in line with company standards (under supervision)
- Liaise with the Stores Supervisor and Site Operatives during maintenance activities
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual O&M performance reports
- Attend site visits to support the setup of monitoring systems (under supervision)
- Actively promote the company’s services and reputation
- Adhere to company policies, including Health & Safety procedures, Quality Management Systems, and relevant regulatory requirements
Salary of £29,000 per year | Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week | Full time in office
we offer a competitive benefit package for the right person.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading RG1 2TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer Degree or Equivalent?
- Basic understanding of Renewable Energy and Solar PV Systems
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
- AutoCAD: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
