Principal Primary Electrical Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Primary Electrical Engineer in Leeds to lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects. The role involves designing electrical layouts, creating cable routes, and providing specialized design support. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in electrical design. This position offers a unique opportunity in a rapidly growing renewable energy business, with hybrid working benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer.
• Experience with transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience working for DNO/DSO/ICP or design consultancy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and creating detailed electrical layouts for projects.
• Producing cable routes, equipment sizing, and layouts.
• Acting as a specialist on electrical design matters.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering

Utility-scale solar projects

BESS projects

Design consultancy

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Principal Primary Electrical Engineer, Leeds

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Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Primary Electrical Design Engineer

Great role to join one of the UK's 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 with one of the most exciting businesses in the renewable energy market! From a headcount of 3 in January, they are on course to increase headcount by over 50% by the end of the year. You will be working for a global leader in their field on some amazing energy projects incorporating various renewable energy technologies.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and creating detailed electrical layouts for DNO & ICP projects
• Producing cable routes, equipment sizing, layouts, schematics, protection control, keyline, and cable block diagrams
• Acting as a specialist on electrical design matters internally and externally
• Participating in a flexible hybrid working model – site visits required
• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer
• Experience with transmission and distribution, DNO, ICP, or other power projects
• Experience working for DNO/DSO/ICP or design consultancy is beneficial
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience