Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Power & Renewable Energy

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We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex power generation, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a technically challenging role working across:

• Power generation
• Grid integration
• Battery energy storage (BESS)
• Renewable energy
• Energy from waste
• Industrial energy systems

You will play a key role across full project lifecycles - from feasibility and design through to commissioning and operational optimisation - within an engineering led environment delivering real UK infrastructure.

The Role Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead design and specification of electrical systems
• Produce and review SLDs, protection philosophies, equipment specifications
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ENA, BS7671 and UK grid standards

Grid Integration & Power Systems

• Support grid connection strategies
• Interface with DNOs, utilities and network operators
• Provide technical input into power system studies

Feasibility & Technical Due Diligence

• Conduct early stage engineering assessments
• Identify technical risk and viability
• Support cost modelling and investment decisions

Project Lifecycle Delivery

• Act as Electrical Engineering Lead from concept to commissioning
• Provide installation oversight and commissioning support
• Ensure systems are delivered to design intent

Modelling & Performance Optimisation

• Use engineering software (AutoCAD, MATLAB or similar)
• Support system modelling, stability assessment and optimisation

Control & Process Integration

• Work alongside SCADA and control engineers
• Support electrical integration within process plant environments

Technical Troubleshooting

• Root cause analysis and fault finding
• Site based technical support when required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with contractors, regulators and technology vendors
• Represent the business in technical meetings

What's in it for you?

• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Exposure to major UK energy transition & infrastructure projects
• Full lifecycle project involvement
• Long term sector growth & career progression

About You

You will likely have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered status (or working toward)
• Experience delivering power generation or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of grid integration and power systems
• Understanding of IEC, ENA, BS7671 standards
• Experience in renewable energy, BESS, energy from waste or process plant (desirable)
• Exposure to SCADA or industrial control environments
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams
• Willingness to travel across UK project sites

Why Apply?

• Work on critical UK energy infrastructure
• Influence real world operational assets
• Engineering led culture with technical autonomy
• High growth sector: renewables, grid stability, energy transition
• Long term career security in a future focused market

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to step into a senior, technically impactful role within the UK energy and infrastructure sector - we'd welcome your application.