Electrical Project Engineer

OCU; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead the electrical engineering aspects of innovative renewable energy projects. This role offers the chance to shape your career while working on exciting projects that contribute to the energy transition. Collaborate with top-tier clients and a supportive team, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in all electrical works. If you're ready to tackle challenges and drive operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Support for academic growth

Caring and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical engineering roles within construction or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV systems, protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering aspects of multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Ensure all electrical works are delivered safely and in compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Safety Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

About the job

Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want?

The Electrical Project Engineer is a critical role responsible for managing the electrical engineering aspects of multi-disciplinary construction and renewable energy projects. This includes high-voltage (HV), low-voltage (LV), protection and control (P&C), and commissioning systems. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that all electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.

The role requires technical expertise in electrical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Why should you consider this role?

• Opportunity to drive and shape your career the way you see fit
• Opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of renewable / power projects
• Work with a company that will support academic growth
• Caring and supportive company culture

Experience you need to be considered?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering roles within the construction, renewable energy, or utility sectors.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV systems, protection and control systems, and commissioning processes.
• Experience with site supervision and managing contractors for electrical installations.

As a person, we would love it if:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering practices and their application in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Safety Leadership: Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant site environment.
• Operational Efficiency: Ability to manage resources and deliver electrical works to high standards.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and providing innovative solutions.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process.

• Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
• An in person meeting to see where you will be working.

That's it! Your bright future with us begins.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Services for Renewable Energy

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