Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)

Vickerstock; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support renewable energy projects in Belfast, spanning wind, solar PV and BESS. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering across feasibility, design and construction while liaising with clients and contractors.

The role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio and opportunities to develop technical and project management skills within a growing renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ambition to develop a long-term career in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of renewable energy projects including wind, solar PV and BESS.
• Assist with electrical engineering design, technical assessments and project coordination.
• Support projects from feasibility and planning through detailed design and construction.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and project documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support project management activities including programme coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to developing practical, technically robust and commercially considered engineering solutions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects) | Belfast

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy as they continue to expand their capability across the renewable energy sector.

Due to an increasing workload and a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects, they are seeking a Renewable Energy / Electrical Engineer to join their Belfast team. Working across wind, solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), you will support the delivery of projects from early-stage development through design and construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer or Project Engineer looking to develop their career within a growing sector while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects.

Why this opportunity?

• Work across a growing portfolio of wind, solar and BESS projects
• Gain exposure to renewable energy projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong project pipeline
• Work alongside experienced engineering and environmental professionals
• Develop both your technical engineering and project management capabilities
• Build a long-term career within one of the fastest-growing areas of the engineering sector

Your new role as an Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will support the delivery of renewable energy projects across the UK, collaborating with clients, contractors and other technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of renewable energy projects including wind, solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Assisting with electrical engineering design, technical assessments and project coordination
• Supporting projects from feasibility and planning through detailed design and construction
• Preparing technical reports, drawings and project documentation
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting project management activities including programme coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to the development of practical, technically robust and commercially considered engineering solutions

What you will need to succeed as an Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)

Technical experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline
• Ideally a few years' post-graduate experience within renewable energy, electrical engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering or supporting wind, solar or BESS projects would be advantageous
• Candidates with experience managing renewable energy projects from either a consultancy or contractor background are also encouraged to apply
• A strong interest in renewable energy and the wider energy transition

Personal attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ambition to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector

What's in it for you?

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Exposure to a growing portfolio of wind, solar and BESS projects
• Long-term career progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancy
• A collaborative working environment with experienced technical professionals
• The opportunity to build specialist expertise within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector