⚡ Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects
Remote (UK & Ireland travel required) - visits to site & Edinburgh office as required
Up to £650 per day (DOE) Inside Ir35
Contract until end of year (likelihood of extension)
Play a Key Role in Delivering Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across solar, wind, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure, contributing from early-stage development through to construction and handover to operations.
You’ll be joining a highly collaborative engineering environment, playing a key role in ensuring technical excellence across multiple large-scale projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting electrical design and engineering across the full project lifecycle – from development through to construction and handover
- Contributing to electrical system design including LV/HV infrastructure, substations, and grid connections
- Producing and reviewing key design deliverables such as single line diagrams, schematics, and layouts
- Working closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
- Supporting FEED, detailed design, and construction phases across multiple projects
- Participating in technical reviews, site visits, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities where required
- Identifying and managing technical risks, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery
- Contributing to technical specifications, standards, and employer’s requirements for tendering
⚡ Project Scope
- Technologies: Solar, Wind, BESS, Substations
- Project sizes: 3–5 MW up to 300 MW
- Voltage levels: 33kV up to 400kV
- Locations: Wales, Scotland, Ireland (wide portfolio)
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Strong electrical design experience across renewable energy or power infrastructure projects
- Experience covering full project lifecycle (development → construction → handover)
- Knowledge of HV/LV systems, substations, and grid connection requirements
- Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and design codes (IEC, Grid Code etc.)
- Experience working with consultants and contractors on engineering delivery
- Ability to produce and review technical documentation and designs
- Full UK driving licence (essential)