Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy integrator is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. The role involves engaging in battery storage projects, ensuring technical excellence, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, a passion for renewable energy, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus and profit-sharing

Cycle to work scheme

Company-wide sports & social activities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject with a 2:1 classification or relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience in engineering with a focus on problem-solving.
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy and the energy market.

Responsibilities

• Involved in power generation and BESS project development from design to commissioning.
• Work with subcontractors on power engineering projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Coordinate with technical teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisation

IT literacy

CAD proficiency

Programming

Education

Degree in STEM subject (2:1 or higher)

Postgraduate qualifications (MSc, MEng)

Tools

SQL databases

Python

Labview

Job description

Our client, a leading renewable energy integrator and developer specialising in battery storage projects, is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cheltenham GL50. Our client focuses on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact, positioning itself as a key player in the energy transition sector by developing, engineering, and managing advanced battery and hybrid facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be involved from an early design stage of power generation and power systems BESS project development through to project commissioning and operation.
• You will commit to delivering the element relating to your particular expertise of the projects.
• You will work closely with subcontractors and technical staff on power engineering projects and anticipate risks and costs related to the technical aspects of the project, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and within project specifications whilst finding maximum value with innovative technical solutions.
• You will take a proactive role within technical projects on both the project development and product development.
• You will coordinate with other technical disciplines and teams to enable the successful completion of projects.

Job Requirements:

• Solid engineering grounding, degree qualified in STEM subject 2:1. Lower degree classifications considered with relevant postgraduate qualifications (MSc, MEng).
• Experience in engineering with demonstrable problem-solving abilities.
• Experience within the power and energy industry is highly desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy and the energy market.
• Strong IT literacy, and CAD proficiency, programming and modelling experience with exposure to any of: SQL databases, Python, Labview or other programming languages is a strong advantage.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Electrical engineers with software development expertise are particularly welcome.

Benefits:

• Unique opportunities for career progression.
• Pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing (subject to conditions).
• Cycle to work and Green travel scheme.
• Company-wide sports & social activities.

At our client, there is a passion for fostering inclusive workplaces where everyone can contribute to the fullest of their ability. If you are a motivated Electrical Engineer with a passion for sustainability and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in Cheltenham.