Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

Remote (UK & Ireland travel required) - Site visits and occasional Edinburgh office visits as required

Up to £650 per day DOE
Inside IR35
Contract until end of year with strong likelihood of extension

Play a Key Role in Delivering Renewable Energy Projects

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK & Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work across solar, wind, BESS, substations, and HV infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from early-stage development through construction and handover.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure high-quality engineering delivery across multiple renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering and design activities across the full project lifecycle from development through to construction and handover

• Contribute to the design and review of HV/LV electrical systems, substations, and grid connection infrastructure

• Produce and review technical deliverables including single line diagrams, schematics, layouts, cable schedules, and technical specifications

• Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, and construction activities across multiple projects

• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, and grid stakeholders

• Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and project meetings

• Support FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, energisation, and site inspections where required

• Identify and manage technical risks and support issue resolution during project delivery

• Ensure engineering activities comply with industry standards, grid requirements, and health & safety regulations

• Contribute to employer's requirements, tender documentation, and engineering standards

Project Scope

-Technologies: Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Substations, Grid Infrastructure

-Project Sizes: 3MW to 300MW utility-scale projects

-Voltage Levels: 33kV to 400kV

Candidate Requirements

• Strong electrical engineering experience within renewable energy, utilities, power generation, or infrastructure projects

• Experience supporting projects across the full lifecycle from development through construction and handover

• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, substations, and grid connection requirements

• Experience reviewing and producing technical electrical documentation and designs

• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including IEC standards and Grid Code requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities across fast-paced project environments

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects

• BESS project experience

• Substation or transmission infrastructure experience

• FAT/SAT and commissioning exposure

• Knowledge of protection and control systems

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Chartered status desirable but not essential

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence essential

• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland for project and site activities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to support major renewable energy and infrastructure projects within a growing sector. You will gain exposure to large-scale HV projects, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and technically complex renewable developments across the UK & Ireland.