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Carbon60; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a UK-based offshore wind project. The role focuses on front-end electrical design for a major transmission and generation scheme, working within a collaborative engineering team on substation and balance-of-plant design.

The position involves remote working with occasional travel to a Central Scotland office, and offers exposure to a high-profile renewables programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-end electrical engineering design work
• Develop electrical contract documentation, including preparation and management of substation and electrical balance of plant contracts and Works Information
• Write, review and update technical specifications for substation and electrical balance of plant equipment
• Review external contractors' design documentation to ensure client requirements are met
• Attend Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Tests of major substation components to confirm adequate testing has been achieved
• Offshore wind electrical design experience
• Substation layout design, primary equipment specification and testing experience, up to 400kV
• Strong technical knowledge of renewable electricity generation or transmission
• Good working knowledge of engineering legislation and industry good practice relevant to substation design, primary plant and protection
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand the implications of engineering decisions

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (SSEGJP00003520)

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Offshore Wind (Remote)

Sector: Renewable Energy / Offshore Wind

Location: UK based, remote working with occasional travel to a Central Scotland office

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: 6-Month Initial Contract (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) with potential for extension

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week

Right to Work: Full UK working rights required

About the Role

We're working with a major player in the UK renewables sector to find a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a large-scale offshore wind programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to front-end electrical design on a high-profile transmission and generation project, working within a collaborative engineering team on complex substation and balance-of-plant design.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver front-end electrical engineering design work
• Develop electrical contract documentation, including preparation and management of substation and electrical balance of plant contracts and Works Information
• Write, review and update technical specifications for substation and electrical balance of plant equipment
• Review external contractors' design documentation to ensure client requirements are met
• Attend Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Tests of major substation components to confirm adequate testing has been achieved
• Offshore wind electrical design experience
• Substation layout design, primary equipment specification and testing experience, up to 400kV
• Strong technical knowledge of renewable electricity generation or transmission
• Good working knowledge of engineering legislation and industry good practice relevant to substation design, primary plant and protection
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand the implications of engineering decisions

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate on a 6-month initial contract with strong extension potential
• Remote-first working with occasional travel to a Central Scotland office
• Exposure to a major UK offshore wind programme at the forefront of the renewables sector