At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical engineering for innovative renewable energy projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join a top UK renewables IPP with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy an autonomous work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a dynamic team and engage with key stakeholders in the energy industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while leading cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Electrical Engineering with a degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55200 £ per year.
Mint Selection are partnered with one of the UK's leading renewables IPPs that are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our client's Engineering team. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you would be responsible for design, development and delivery across a portfolio of BESS and FlexGen assets and associated substations (up to 400kV).
You'll have exposure to the full lifecycle from late-stage development through to energisation, and benefit from an autonomous working environment where you’ll act as both the Client and the Principal Contractor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as one of the company's electrical technical authorities across the development, design, construction, commissioning and operation of BESS and flexible generation projects.
- Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities, ensuring effective management of interfaces between consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Perform the role of electrical owner's engineer, reviewing and approving electrical designs, calculations, studies and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, grid connection obligations and applicable standards.
- Provide technical leadership for grid connection activities, including oversight of power system studies, protection coordination, earthing design, fault level assessments, harmonic studies and network compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications and design criteria, ensuring consistency, quality and best practice across the project portfolio.
- Manage design governance processes, including design reviews, technical risk management, design change control and resolution of engineering issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support procurement and contractor management activities through technical specification development, tender evaluations, supplier assessments and equipment selection.
- Provide technical support during construction, energisation and commissioning activities, including site inspections, technical query resolution and acceptance of electrical systems.
- Represent the company in technical engagements with network operators, contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, investors and other key stakeholders.
- Support the Engineering Director in the development of future projects, technology assessments, technical due diligence activities and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in Electrical Engineering for utility-scale energy projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Deep knowledge in design and construction of power and energy projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Lead Electrical Engineering Consultant in London employer: Mint Selection | B Corp
As a leading renewables IPP in the UK, our company offers an exceptional working environment for the Lead Electrical Engineering Consultant role, characterised by autonomy and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. We prioritise employee growth through exposure to the full project lifecycle and provide opportunities for technical leadership in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.
