Lead Renewable Energy Systems Engineer

GE Vernova; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK seeks a passionate Energy Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of renewable energy projects focusing on wind power and complementary technologies. The role offers exciting challenges, competitive compensation, and flexible working arrangements. Key qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in renewable energy. This position involves travel and collaboration across multiple countries.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in wind energy or broader renewables engineering.
• Familiarity with wind resource assessment tools and grid integration software.
• Understanding of grid codes, interconnection requirements, and renewable energy standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility assessments and technical due diligence for renewable energy projects.
• Perform energy yield assessments and support grid connection studies.
• Analyze operational data to optimize performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

DIgSILENT

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a passionate and technically skilled Energy Systems Engineer to support the development, analysis, and integration of renewable energy projects, with a focus on wind power and complementary technologies such as solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role involves engineering support across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility studies and grid connection to commissioning and performance optimization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility assessments and technical due diligence for wind and renewable energy projects.
• Perform energy yield assessments.
• Support grid connection studies including load flow, fault level, and stability analysis.
• Collaborate with utilities, transmission operators, and regulatory bodies to ensure grid compliance.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for wind turbines, solar arrays, and BESS.
• Analyze operational data to optimize performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support permitting, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Stay current with renewable energy technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinating with colleagues in the UK, France, Germany, USA and India with regards to general procedures and guidelines.
• 20% of work time may consist of domestic and occasional international travel for technical meetings, site visits and customer visits; both independently and as a member of a wider team.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Experience in wind energy or broader renewables engineering.
• Familiarity with wind resource assessment tools and grid integration software (e.g., DIgSILENT, PSSE, PSCAD).
• Understanding of grid codes, interconnection requirements, and renewable energy standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.

We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No