Renewables - Electrical Engineer

Natural Power; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Personal insurances

Health plans

Discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Natural Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Stirling/Glasgow team. The role involves grid consultancy for renewables, preparing connection applications, and ensuring electrical infrastructure meets project and operator requirements.

You will liaise with DNOs/TSOs, support project delivery, and manage design reviews in a hybrid working environment 3 days on-site and 2 days at home. Competitive benefits accompany this permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Provide grid consultancy services to clients regarding costs, timelines and technical aspects of grid connections.
• Preparation and submission of grid connection applications and modifications for new renewables.
• Design, install and commission electrical infrastructure for wind, solar and BESS projects per specifications.
• Manage grid connection infrastructure to meet system operator specs.
• Act as SPOC with DNOs, TSOs and grid authorities for design reviews.
• Support Project Manager/Owner’s Engineer in project delivery.
• Prepare specifications and employer’s requirements for solar EPC contracts and related work packages.
• Review electrical and grid connection risks and mitigation measures.
• Attend site meetings and inspect electrical works, preparing snag lists.
• Facilitate grid code compliance testing and due diligence advisory for developers and investors.

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Renewables - Electrical Engineer

Reference: SEP20260701

Expiry date: 2026-10-02 09:06:00.000

Location: Stirling or Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Generous Annual Leave, Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Personal Insurances and a selection of elective benefits which include Health Plans, Discounts and Salary Sacrifice options

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Construction Department with an Electrical Engineer at our Stirling / Glasgow office.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide grid consultancy services to clients regarding costs, timelines and technical aspects of grid connections including connection methods and ongoing grid cost factors (O&M, TNUoS, DUoS etc.).
• Preparation and submission of grid connection applications and modifications as part of new renewable project developments.
• Ensure technical aspects and electrical infrastructure associated with wind farms, solar PV plants and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with employer’s requirements and contractor’s specifications
• Ensure contestable grid connection infrastructure is designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with system operator functional specifications.
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in managing design review process with DNO’s, TSO’s and other grid authorities.
• Provide technical support to Project Manager / Owner’s Engineer to assist with project delivery.
• Assist with preparation of specifications and employer’s requirements for solar EPC contracts (solar and BESS), turbine supply agreements, electrical balance of plant and contestable grid connection work packages.
• Review technical aspects of electrical and grid connection infrastructure to ensure that any risks to operation, compliance and operational lifetime are identified and mitigated.
• Attend site meetings and undertake site visits to inspect electrical works and prepare snagging lists.
• Facilitate and manage grid code compliance testing processes.
• Provide technical due diligence advisory services to renewable energy developers, asset owners and investors.
• Keep abreast of grid connection and renewable energy policy and technology developments.
• Manage designers and specialist subconsultants as may be required.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports in the fulfilment of their duties.

This is a permanent full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid - 3 days onsite or in the office and 2 days WFH.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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