Principal Primary Electrical Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Principal Primary Electrical Engineer in Leeds. In this exciting role, you'll lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects while being part of a rapidly expanding firm in the renewable energy market. You'll engage in designing electrical layouts and providing specialist inputs to ensure project success. Opportunities to work in a hybrid environment and the prospect of joining a skilled team make this a compelling role for the right candidate.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer is essential.
• Background in transmission, distribution or power projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and create detailed electrical layouts for DNO & ICP projects.
• Produce cable routing and equipment sizing layouts.
• Participate in site visits as part of a flexible hybrid working model.

Skills

Electrical Design

DNO Projects

Layout Creation

Cable Routing

Equipment Sizing

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Primary Electrical Design Engineer

Great role to join one of the UKs most rapidly expanding renewable energy businesses, working as a Principal Engineer leading on utility scale solar & BESS projects.

Location: Leeds

Benefits: Bonus, Hybrid Working

This role is for one of the most exciting businesses in the renewable energy market! Starting with a headcount of 3 in January, they are on course to increase headcount significantly by the end of the year. You will be working for a global leader in renewable energy projects involving various technologies.

This company is a leading renewable energy & energy efficiency firm with offices worldwide, expanding into mainland Europe. They are one of the fastest-growing sustainability companies with a highly skilled team and low staff turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create detailed electrical layouts for DNO & ICP projects
• Produce cable routing, equipment sizing, layouts, schematics, protection control, keyline, and cable block diagrams
• Serve as an electrical design specialist internally and externally
• Participate in site visits as part of a flexible hybrid working model
• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer
• Worked with transmission, distribution, DNO, ICP, or other power projects
• Experience with DNO/DSO/ICP or design consultancy beneficial
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience