Project Engineer (High Voltage)

Aggreko; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in energy solutions is seeking a Project Engineer (High Voltage) in Edinburgh. The position involves providing Sales & Service Support for high-value applications, leading technical design, and supporting HV operations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering and strong technical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, encouraging continuous personal development and community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on continued personal development

Paid volunteering time

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified with HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, complemented by Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Proven operational HV experience including PTW and isolation techniques.
• Documented knowledge of power generation and electrical control systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Sales & Service Support across the NE region.
• Lead technical design, specification, and testing for power applications.
• Support HV operations with testing/repair and managing SAP responsibilities.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Logical fault finding

Flexibility to work out of hours

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

Word

Job description

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we're proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We're looking for a Project Engineer (High Voltage)

The Project Team's covers UK and Ireland as such there will be a frequent requirement to travel and stay away from home.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to 'buy' or 'sell'
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

What you'll do :

• Provide expert Sales & Service Support for high-value, complex applications across the NE region, including customer site visits to drive business growth and achieve targets.
• Lead technical design, specification, and testing for power, load bank, and complex applications, including FAT execution and control system development.
• Support HV business operations by assisting with transformer, switchgear, and cable testing / repair, preparing method statements and risk assessments, and managing SAP / AP responsibilities on site where authorized.
• Enhance service quality and safety by supporting Service Engineers' development, contributing to QHSE electrical safety procedures, delivering out-of-hours technical support, and acting as SKA assessor to continuously improve power product service delivery.

You'll have the following skills and experience :

• Qualified with HNC / HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, complemented by an Electrical Apprenticeship and proven operational HV experience including PTW, isolation techniques, switching plans, and protection calculations.
• Strong technical skills with documented knowledge of power generation, electrical control systems design, and IET wiring regulations, supported by proficiency in CAD, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels, with a logical approach to fault finding, diagnosis, and delivering cost-effective solutions for complex projects and issues.
• Committed to high standards including 5S methodology, holding a full, clean driving licence, and flexibility to work out of hours and participate in on-call rotations.

Bring your energy. Grow your career.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.