At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development of innovative battery energy storage projects across the UK.
- Company: Join Fidra Energy, a leading BESS platform backed by major investors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of renewable energy and make a difference in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in energy project development.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Fidra Energy (“Fidra”) is a battery energy storage system (“BESS”) platform, backed by EIG and National Wealth Fund, and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. Fidra currently has a ~3GW secured pipeline in the UK comprising Thorpe Marsh (1.4GW), West Burton C (500MW) and Bicker Fen 1 & 2 (1.2GW). We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the commercial development of grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK.
You will play a key role in progressing projects from site identification through grid connection, planning, and pre-construction, ensuring electrical designs are technically robust, commercially optimised, and aligned with UK regulatory and network requirements. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys working at the front end of projects, balancing technical detail with commercial decision-making in a fast-paced development environment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Project Development & Commercial Support
- Provide electrical input to early-stage BESS project development, including site feasibility, capacity optimisation, and layout strategies.
- Support investment, land, and planning decisions through technical feasibility assessments.
- Identify technical constraints, risks, and opportunities that impact project value.
- Support technical DD vendor assessments and tender reviews for specification compliance.
- Grid & Network Connections
- Lead or support grid connection applications and negotiations with DNOs and National Grid ESO.
- Interpret and challenge connection offers, technical schedules, and compliance requirements.
- Support compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and relevant ENA Engineering Recommendations.
- Technical Definition & Risk Management
- Develop high-level electrical concepts including SLDs, protection philosophies, and earthing approaches.
- Define technical scope and employer’s requirements for consultants, EPCs, and OEMs.
- Review third-party designs and studies to ensure alignment with development assumptions and commercial objectives.
- Maintain and manage technical risks through the development lifecycle.
- Stakeholder & Consultant Management
- Act as the technical interface between internal teams, external consultants, DNOs, OEMs, and EPC contractors.
- Support technical due diligence for acquisitions or project financing.
- Contribute to tender evaluations and supplier selection from a technical and commercial perspective.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Essential
- Strong understanding of LV, MV, and HV electrical and PCS systems.
- Knowledge of UK grid connection processes and standards (including G99/G100).
- Ability to balance engineering judgement with commercial outcomes.
- Desirable
- Familiarity with DNO processes, queue management, and connection strategy optimisation.
- Understanding of planning constraints and how they influence electrical design.
Qualifications & Experience
- Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in UK power, renewables, or energy infrastructure project development.
- Experience reviewing consultant or third-party technical outputs.
- Experience and knowledge of undertaking Factory Acceptance Testing.
- Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
- Experience specifically with BESS or co-located renewable projects.
- Experience supporting technical due diligence or financial close.
- Experience in grid code connections, commissioning and compliance requirements.
- Experience of construction projects.
Electrical Engineer – BESS (UK) in Doncaster employer: Fidra Energy
Fidra Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh, where innovation meets sustainability. As part of a rapidly growing team focused on battery energy storage systems, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and impactful contributions to the renewable energy sector. With opportunities for career advancement and involvement in groundbreaking projects like Thorpe Marsh, Fidra is committed to fostering a workplace where engineers can thrive and make a meaningful difference.
