Electrical Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in green hydrogen infrastructure is seeking a Principal Electrical/EC&I Engineer to lead technical projects. The role involves managing electrical design, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a competitive salary, private health insurance, and a supportive team focused on climate impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Private health insurance & pension

28 days holiday + bank holidays

2 weeks/year 'work from anywhere' policy

Qualifications

• 10+ years in heavy industry electrical engineering.
• Experience with switchgear and protection systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, control & instrumentation design.
• Manage grid connection processes & DNO compliance.
• Produce concept designs and specifications.

Skills

HV/LV design expertise

ATEX knowledge

Power systems modelling

Control system integration

Education

Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

Job description

We're seeking a Principal Electrical/EC&I Engineer to take a leading technical role in delivering cutting-edge green hydrogen infrastructure projects. You'll act as the technical authority across all electrical, control, and instrumentation design, playing a critical part in the UK's energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical lead for electrical, control & instrumentation design

• Manage grid connection processes & DNO compliance

• Produce concept designs, specifications, and scopes of work

• Ensure compliance with ATEX, functional safety, and QA standards

• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and site inspections

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle

Your Experience

• 10+ years in heavy industry electrical engineering

• Strong HV/LV design expertise (33 kV+), switchgear, protection systems

• ATEX, Ex Zones, and functional safety knowledge (TUV FSE preferred)

• Power systems modelling (ETAP preferred), earthing & protection studies

• Control system integration (DCS, PLC, BPCS)

• Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

Nice to Have

• Experience in electrolyser or green hydrogen design

• Project development & DNO engagement

• COMPEX, HV certified, commissioning experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus

• Private health insurance & pension

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays

• 2 weeks/year “work from anywhere” policy

• Supportive, fast-paced team focused on climate impact