Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

Remote UK or Hybrid working (Edinburgh) . Locogen is a renewable energy company. where everyone has access to affordable, sustainable energy and clean air. We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. About our Principal Electrical Engineer role: Our new Principal Electrical Engineer will play a core role in leading and supporting assessments and decision-making from the early stages of developments, through to managing grid connections and site commissioning. The role would suit an Electrical Engineer, with experience in renewable projects who enjoys writing technical specifications and is comfortable being the final technical sign off on electrical designs. Ideally we would like you to grow and develop an internal electrical engineering team, although we have space for someone who wants to remain technical if you prefer. Write technical specifications for transformers, switchgear, protection systems etc. Review detailed electrical designs and making suggestions for changes (e.g. single line diagrams, protection diagrams, cable sizing, earthing studies, SCADA and equipment specifications). Assess the quality of design and site work on behalf of clients against a specification. Provide on-site monitoring of the electrical construction works (including testing and commissioning) for renewable energy developments. Attend site meetings and surveys. Sign off for all Locogen Electrical Engineering work Support with client conversations with stakeholders and managing technical queries from contractors. Manage a continuous improvement process for Electrical Engineering and being responsible for the technical capabilities of the electrical engineers within Locogen. Work with the team, providing technical input into electrical engineering FEED for renewable technologies and grid connection applications. Liaise with network operator/contractor/client for the project’s grid connections at both distribution and transmission level, ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code and other regulations. Contribute knowledge of applicable electrical standards and best practice and of key electrical component specifications and current prices. Manage internal and external technical specialists to deliver high quality deliverable projects. Electrical Engineering degree at master level (or above). Strong HV Electrical experience, including power plant, grid connection, earthing, protection, switchgear, power-electronics, power systems design. Current and demonstrable electrical design calculation and specification capabilities. Demonstrable knowledge of Protection equipment requirements associated with transmission, distribution and renewable projects. Demonstrable experience of working on grid connected renewable energy projects. Demonstrable experience working on voltages up to 275kV (400kV would be a bonus). Experience of working in engineering consultancy. Undertaken the Owners Engineer role for utility scale renewable energy projects connected at both distribution and transmission. Experience with BESS co-located projects. This role can be based in our Stockbridge (Edinburgh) office or can be undertaken in a remote / hybrid capacity depending on where you live. The office is dog friendly, modernly kitted out and has free parking. We are a multidisciplinary team of friendly, innovative, and creative people who are passionate about renewable energy. We learn from our experiences, take accountability, and hold others to account. We like a chat and value communication with each other and our clients. Flexible working hours: core hours are 10am – 4pm – if you make up your weekly hours then we don’t mind how you manage your time. ~30 days holiday plus 4 company closure days (25 and 26 Dec, 1 and 2 Jan). ~ Discretionary Bonus ~ Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities – training, memberships and education costs covered. ~ Private Health insurance with vitality which includes perks for steps! ~ Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection options. ~ Pension at 10% (5% employee/ employer contribution split). We are flexible for employees who want to opt out or contribute more of their salary. ~ Enhanced maternity and paternity policies. ~ Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme. ~ Dog friendly office