Project Engineer Electrical

Project Engineer – Electrical (BESS & Substation Projects)

Location: Kent → Doncaster

Voltage Experience: 33kV & 132kV

Sector: Energy / ICP / Power Infrastructure

A leading ICP operating within the energy and power infrastructure sector is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support delivery across a live BESS and substation project in Kent, with a planned transition onto a subsequent project in Doncaster.

This is a key site-based engineering role, with a strong focus on technical assurance, contractor coordination, and delivery of high-voltage works in line with GAT1 specifications, DNO requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Design Assurance
  • Review and provide feedback on drawings, SLDs, schematics, protection studies, and cable calculations
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • GAT1 specifications
    • Relevant DNO requirements
    • ENA / IEC / BS standards
  • Identify and resolve design issues, inconsistencies, and non-compliances with contractors
  • Validate specifications for key equipment including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA systems, and BESS components
• Construction & Commissioning Oversight
  • Provide on-site engineering support through installation, commissioning, and energisation phases
  • Ensure works are delivered in line with approved designs and installation standards
  • Oversee HV/LV cabling, earthing systems, equipment install, civil/electrical interfaces, protection & control integration
  • Conduct pre-energisation inspections and readiness checks
  • Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover processes
• Contractor Coordination
  • Act as the technical interface between civils, electrical, OEMs, and control system contractors
  • Ensure alignment across all parties with design quality and approvals, programme and documentation timelines, DNO-approved connection requirements, and installation and testing standards
  • Manage and challenge contractors on technical issues and drive resolutions
  • Support progress meetings, design reviews, and risk workshops
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure works comply with CDM, HSE regulations, and site safety protocols
  • Maintain engineering records including TQs, NCRs, change control, and project logs
  • Support delivery of O&M manuals, as-builts, and handover documentation

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience working on 33kV and/or 132kV projects
• Strong understanding of: Substations and grid connections, BESS projects, HV equipment, protection systems, and SCADA
• Experience working alongside or interfacing with DNOs
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and technical interfaces
• Proactive and detail-focused approach to site engineering

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