Electrical Project Engineer for BESS & Gas Peaker Assets

Mint Selection | B Corp; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection, in partnership with a leading UK Independent Power Producer, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical/ C&I) to support a portfolio of utility-scale BESS and gas peaker sites. Based in Wakefield with hybrid working.

You will provide multidisciplinary engineering support, manage projects, engage contractors, and ensure QA across upgrades and design reviews, while travel UK-wide is possible.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or a relevant discipline).
• Chartered Engineer status an advantage, but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across a portfolio of operational BESS and gas peaking plant sites, including upgrades, troubleshooting and compliance issues.
• Project manage mechanical, electrical or control and instrumentation engineering projects, both small and large.
• Source, engage and manage contractor support where required.
• Represent the company as the end-user during hazard analysis and design reviews of new-build projects.
• Liaise with Field Service Engineers and Control Room personnel to resolve issues escalated beyond these first line teams.
• Ensuring high quality of work is achieved on your own and contracted works by application of an appropriate level of quality assurance.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Organised & structured

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Mint Selection, in partnership with a leading UK Independent Power Producer, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical/ C&I) to support a portfolio of utility-scale BESS and gas peaker sites. Based in Wakefield with hybrid working.

You will provide multidisciplinary engineering support, manage projects, engage contractors, and ensure QA across upgrades and design reviews, while travel UK-wide is possible.