Lead Electrical Engineer – Solar & Renewables (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) to provide technical leadership across design, construction and commissioning of solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects. Based in the UK with a flexible hybrid model, you can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Manchester while leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

You will drive electrical delivery from feasibility through energisation, reviewing designs, ensuring grid compliance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership).
• Significant experience delivering renewable energy and/or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS or other renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Act as Technical Lead and Design Authority on major renewable energy schemes.
• Lead development and review of HV and LV electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and cable infrastructure.
• Review EPC contractor and supplier designs.
• Support grid connection and compliance activities, including G99 and G100 requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the renewable energy business.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Renewable energy

HV/LV systems

Grid connections (G99/G100)

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) to provide technical leadership across design, construction and commissioning of solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects. Based in the UK with a flexible hybrid model, you can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Manchester while leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

You will drive electrical delivery from feasibility through energisation, reviewing designs, ensuring grid compliance