Asset Integrity Engineer - Electrical

OW Ocean Winds; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Winds in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Asset Integrity Engineer to lead electrical engineering support across offshore wind assets. You will ensure asset availability, safety, and regulatory compliance while delivering proactive maintenance and fault response for HV/MV equipment, cables, and substation systems.

Reporting to the Head of Asset Integrity, this role requires UK offshore wind knowledge, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work across onshore and offshore sites.

Qualifications

• HV electrical asset operation and maintenance knowledge.
• Familiarity with Grid Code and SQSS for UK projects.
• Experience in offshore wind, utilities, transmission, or large renewables.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and HV environments.
• GWO offshore training and medical is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition and implementation of Asset Integrity Management Strategy.
• Provide technical support to site-based O&M team and warranty management.
• Lead troubleshooting and remote diagnostics for electrical faults.
• Utilise data analysis to monitor asset behaviour and reduce outages.
• Develop maintenance strategies for HV/MV equipment.
• Review inspection results and define corrective actions.
• Interface with OFTO as required.
• Provide high quality reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

HV systems

Asset integrity

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT

ETAP

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Asset Integrity, the Asset Integrity Engineer will lead the provision of electrical engineering support to operational projects in Ocean Winds’ portfolio. As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical knowledge required to manage the integrity of operational assets within your area of expertise, where failure would have a major impact on safety, environmental, and commercial operation of the business.

You’ll be responsible for the management and operational support of electrical systems across electrical assets. The role focuses on operational performance, asset integrity, HV safety, maintenance planning, and fault response for wind turbines, substations, and export/array cables. The engineer ensures electrical systems deliver maximum availability while maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory compliance

• Lead in defining and implementing an Asset Integrity Management Strategy.
• Liaise with and provide technical support to the site‑based O&M team, including supporting warranty management.
• Lead troubleshooting and technical response to electrical faults or alarms, including remote diagnostics and offshore intervention planning.
• Utilise data analysis tools to monitor and assess asset behaviour, operational data, SCADA trends, and event logs to optimise availability and reduce unplanned outages.
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies for HV/MV equipment: switchgear, transformers, converters, circuit breakers, protection relays, earthing systems, and cables.
• Review inspection results (thermography, partial discharge, oil tests, insulation resistance, sheath testing, etc.) and define corrective actions.
• Act as a technical interface with the appointed OFTO where required.
• Provide high quality reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required.

Required Academic and Professional Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in HV systems within offshore wind, utilities, transmission, or large‑scale renewables.
• HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status or ability to become authorised would be an advantage for this position.
• Understanding of asset management frameworks (ISO 55001) and risk‑based decision‑making,
• Full GWO offshore training and medical is required for this position

Required Knowledge and Competencies

Demonstrable knowledge in all the following areas is required:

• High voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance.
• Standards associated with electrical system design of grid connected power projects, including knowledge of key aspects of the UK regulatory regime such as the Grid Code and SQSS.
• Experience working within Electrical Safety Rules and HV operational environments.
• Knowledge of array/export cable integrity management and offshore failure modes.
• Root cause analysis, strong problem‑solving, analytical, and technical reporting skills
• Full GWO offshore training and medical is required for this position
• Understanding of power system protection, cable systems, transformers, and HV plant operation.
• Proficiency with electrical modelling tools (e.g., DIgSILENT, ETAP) and interpretation of advanced diagnostic data.

Languages

The project has an international team of employees, and the working language is English. Candidates need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Proficiency in other languages will be valued.

Location

Location in Edinburgh but travel to O&M facilities in the north‑east of Scotland and offshore sites, as well as supplier's facilities and offices, will be required.

At Ocean Winds, we celebrate all the differences that make individuals unique. We are building a diverse energy workforce, where differences in every form (culture, background, ability, or lived experience) are valued by all, bringing greater perspectives, ideas, and knowledge.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome, and we’re committed to making our hiring process as open and supportive as possible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do everything to help. Please feel free to reach out by emailing [e-mail] if you will require any adjustments.