Lead Electrical Engineer: Grid & Energy Systems

ENODA Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible pension policy

33 days annual leave

Travel loan

Sick pay & Income protection

Life Assurance

Introductory video call with Talent Ac

2nd stage interview (Virtual)

Job summary

ENODA Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Development team. You will drive the electrical design of grid-connected hardware, influence system architecture, and collaborate with partners to deliver reliable, modern energy solutions.

You will work on inverters, protection schemes, and energy conversion components, with a focus on first-principles thinking, hands-on capability, and ownership. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge designing and implementing electrical systems for grid-connected and distributed energy applications.
• Proficiency in power system modelling tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP or PSCAD.
• Knowledge of renewable technologies and their interaction with modern grid infrastructure.
• Familiarity with safety and grid compliance standards (e.g., G99, IEC 61850, IEEE).
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel to support hardware validation and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems architecture for grid-connected and Distributed Energy resources.
• Specify and integrate high- and low-voltage systems, power electronics, protection and energy conversion components.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs based on requirements, standards and grid codes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver grid-compliant, efficient and reliable solutions.
• Conduct system-level analysis including load flow, fault analysis, and protection coordination with industry-standard tools.
• Support integration of renewables, storage and advanced control interfaces into the electrical design.
• Mentor and contribute as a senior technical resource.

Skills

Electrical design

Grid integration

Renewables knowledge

Travel readiness

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

ENODA Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Development team. You will drive the electrical design of grid-connected hardware, influence system architecture, and collaborate with partners to deliver reliable, modern energy solutions.

You will work on inverters, protection schemes, and energy conversion components, with a focus on first-principles thinking, hands-on capability, and ownership. Occasional travel may be required.