Electrical Site Engineer (Contract) | Register Your Interest

Mint Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer for upcoming contract requirements on solar PV, BESS and substation projects. The role sits on site between design and commissioning, ensuring installed work aligns with specifications.

Requirements include site engineering experience on power infrastructure, understanding of electrical installation, testing and inspection, and familiarity with HV equipment and SCADA. Contracts involve on-site supervision and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Understanding of electrical installation, testing and inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with HV equipment, protection systems and SCADA preferred.
• Relevant engineering qualification or electrical apprenticeship advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HV and LV electrical installation on site, including cabling, substations and inverters, checking work against design and specification.
• Carry out inspection and testing, and coordinate pre-commissioning activity.
• Resolve site queries with design teams and maintain as-built and redline records.
• Support commissioning and energisation, closing snags before handover.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Understanding of electrical install

Site engineering experience

Education

Engineering qualification or electrical apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Salary: Competitive day rate depending on experience

Contract length: 12 to 18 month contracts

Mint Selection is speaking with experienced Electrical Site Engineers ahead of upcoming contract requirements on solar PV, BESS and substation projects. The role sits on site between design and commissioning, checking that what is installed matches what was specified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee HV and LV electrical installation on site, including cabling, substations and inverters, checking work against design and specification
• Carry out inspection and testing, and coordinate pre-commissioning activity
• Resolve site queries with design teams and maintain as-built and redline records
• Support commissioning and energisation, closing snags before handover

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous site engineering experience on solar PV, BESS, substation or power infrastructure projects
• Understanding of electrical installation, testing and inspection procedures
• Familiarity with HV equipment, protection systems and SCADA preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
• Relevant engineering qualification or electrical apprenticeship advantageous

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.