Electrical Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Plymouth is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering department at a major power generation site. The role involves safeguarding the integrity of electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing specialist support to engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of HV and LV systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with HV and LV electrical systems.
• Expertise in HV and LV protection systems.
• Experience in DSEAR management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with electrical engineering procedures and legislation.
• Define maintenance and inspection requirements for electrical systems.
• Identify and manage electrical-focused contracts.
• Contribute to the rolling 5-year business plan for electrical systems.
• Plan and lead electrical inspection works during scheduled outages.
• Provide specialist electrical expertise on operational issues.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or HNC/HND with extensive industrial experience

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Plymouth

Overview

A leading energy provider is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering department at a major power generation site.

The role will be responsible for safeguarding the long-term integrity of all HV and LV electrical systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, technical excellence, and legal compliance.

The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, providing specialist support, guidance, and technical advice to Engineering and Maintenance teams, while driving long-term planning and through-life management — including obsolescence strategies — for the site’s electrical infrastructure and systems.

The Role

This role sits within one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent power generators, operating a diverse portfolio of renewable, flexible, and conventional generation assets. The business has grown rapidly, with a strong entrepreneurial culture, a lean leadership structure, and a focus on innovation, reliability, and enabling the low-carbon energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal Electrical Engineering Technical Procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Define maintenance and inspection requirements for electrical systems.
• Identify, specify, and manage electrical-focused contracts, including contractor performance and safety.
• Contribute to the rolling 5-year business plan for electrical systems, including budget management and phasing of expenditure.
• Plan and lead electrical inspection works during scheduled outages to maintain integrity, reliability, and compliance.
• Provide specialist electrical expertise and advice on both short-term operational issues and long-term asset strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Technical Background
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with HV and LV electrical systems, including transmission and distribution.
• Expertise in HV and LV protection systems.
• Experience in DSEAR management and compliance.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Adaptability to change, with the ability to manage priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly safety-conscious.
• Openness to developing skills in related disciplines, including Control & Instrumentation (C&I).

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or HNC/HND with extensive industrial experience.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with the goal of achieving chartership.

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