Principal Electrical Engineer Role
We are looking for a skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our innovative renewables company. This role offers a diverse workload, with various projects and types of work to get involved in, and plenty of opportunities to learn new things and develop your skills.
Our vision is a world powered 100% by renewables; where everyone has access to affordable, sustainable energy and clean air. We're a multidisciplinary renewable energy company offering consultancy, design, development, build, and operational management of renewable assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing engineering and technical services:
o Collaborating with the team to provide technical input into electrical engineering FEED for renewable technologies and grid connection applications.
o Inputting into design reviews and helping to resolve design issues.
o Undertaking due diligence work, assessing the electrical design and identifying any technical risks.
o Contributing knowledge of applicable electrical standards and best practice.
o Contributing knowledge of key electrical component specifications and current prices.
* Acting as an Owner's Engineer (OE) at pre-construction and construction phases:
o Producing detailed electrical design reviews (e.g., single line diagrams, protection diagrams, cable sizing, earthing studies, SCADA, and equipment specifications).
o Visiting sites to ensure works follow the design and are to a high standard.
o Managing electrical technical queries from contractors.
o Liaising with network operators/contractors/clients for project grid connections at both distribution and transmission level, ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code and other regulations.
o Managing internal and external technical specialists to deliver high-quality deliverable projects.
Requirements:
* A degree in electrical engineering.
* Experience as an OE in multiple utility-scale renewable energy projects connected at both distribution and transmission.
* Strong working knowledge of relevant IEC / BS Standards including BS7671.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Chartered Member of IET.
* Experience as OE on BESS co-located projects.