Renewables Electrical Engineer

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy to recruit a Renewables Electrical Engineer to support on renewable infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.

The Renewables Electrical Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 70,000 depending on experience, alongside an excellent benefits package.

If you have experience in electrical engineering, grid connections, or renewable energy infrastructure projects and are looking to join a technically focused organisation delivering complex renewable energy developments, apply today by submitting your CV.

Responsibilities and duties of the Renewables Electrical Engineer role

Reporting to the Head of Electrical you will:

• Advise clients on grid connection requirements, associated costs, project timescales and technical considerations for renewable energy developments.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications and modification requests for wind, solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
• Review and oversee the design, installation and commissioning of electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure grid connection infrastructure is delivered in accordance with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and Transmission System Operator (TSO) requirements
• Provide technical support to project delivery teams throughout the development and construction phases of renewable energy projects.
• Attend project meetings and carry out site inspections to monitor progress, assess quality and identify any corrective actions required.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of grid code compliance testing activities.
• Monitor developments in electrical engineering standards, grid regulations and renewable energy technologies
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, contractors and specialist technical advisors where required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience within electrical engineering, power systems, utilities or renewable energy projects
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, grid connection processes and project delivery
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical systems, protection schemes and network infrastructure
• Experience supporting the design, construction or commissioning of renewable energy projects up to 132kV
• Experience within the renewable energy sector would be highly advantageous

Personal skills

The Renewables Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical with a structured approach to problem solving
• Proactive and capable of working independently when required
• Collaborative and comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams
• Adaptable and able to manage changing project priorities

Salary and benefits of the Renewables Electrical Engineer role

• Salary up to 70,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Comprehensive company benefits package

INDREN

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