Electrical Engineer

Rullion; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across Solar PV, BESS, and private wire projects. You will oversee the full lifecycle from development to handover, ensuring safe, compliant and commercially viable solutions.

The role requires reviewing designs from consultants, contractors and OEMs, managing technical risks, and guiding junior engineers. You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project delivery in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering with renewable energy experience.
• Experience in Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or HV infrastructure delivery.
• Ability to review designs from consultants, contractors and OEMs.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, grid connections, protection and HV/MV distribution.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and IEC/BS standards.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks in a project delivery environment.
• Excellent communication with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support and technical leadership across Solar PV, BESS, and private wire projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Review and assure electrical designs, studies, specifications and deliverables produced by consultants, contractors and OEMs.
• Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and identification of technically and commercially viable solutions.
• Manage and mitigate electrical engineering risks, ensuring compliance with legislation and safety requirements.
• Support procurement through technical evaluations of tenders and supplier engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers for engineering standards and best practices.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing and handover activities, resolving technical issues.
• Contribute to development and improvement of engineering standards and processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Renewable energy

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only

Location: Remote working – 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client’s request

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and engineering excellence across the renewable energy portfolio.

Role information:

• Provide electrical engineering support and technical leadership across Solar PV, BESS, and private wire projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Review and assure electrical designs, studies, specifications, and engineering deliverables produced by consultants, contractors, and OEMs.
• Support project development activities, including feasibility assessments, optioneering, and identification of technically and commercially viable solutions.
• Manage and mitigate electrical engineering risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations of tenders, supplier engagement, and resolution of technical queries.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while promoting consistent engineering standards and best practices.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, and handover activities, resolving technical issues and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, specifications, and processes across the organisation.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience in power systems or renewable energy.
• Strong background in electrical design and delivery of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering designs, technical specifications, and studies from consultants, contractors, and OEMs.
• Good understanding of electrical power systems, including grid connections, protection, and HV/MV distribution systems.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and industry practices (e.g. CDM Regulations, IEC/BS standards).
• Proven ability to manage technical risks and provide pragmatic engineering solutions in a project delivery environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers and contributing to collaborative team development

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.