Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy

Vital energi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi seeks Senior and Principal Electrical Design Engineers to join our teams in London, Blackburn or Glasgow. You will deliver electrical designs, calculations and specifications for renewable energy and decarbonisation projects across the UK, taking concepts through to handover and operation.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to design reviews, equipment selection and technical assessments, supporting safe, compliant and efficient project delivery while

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical designs for renewable energy, power infrastructure and decarbonisation projects.
• Experience designing LV and MV distribution systems, including cable calculations and equipment sizing.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear and power distribution networks.
• Experience producing electrical calculations, single-line diagrams, schematics and layouts.
• Understanding of BS7671 Wiring Regulations and related standards.
• Experience using Amtech/AutoCAD/ETAP or similar tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation for renewable energy, power infrastructure and decarbonisation projects.
• Produce high-quality engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Undertake electrical system studies, equipment selection and technical assessments for safe and efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers across the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and engineering assurance activities, including HAZOP.
• Support project delivery from concept through design, construction and handover.
• Drive engineering excellence and share knowledge for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical design

LV/MV distribution

Electrical calculations

Single-line diagrams

BS7671

Amtech/AutoCAD

ETAP

DNO/IDNO experience

Tools

Amtech ProDesign

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Vital Energi seeks Senior and Principal Electrical Design Engineers to join our teams in London, Blackburn or Glasgow. You will deliver electrical designs, calculations and specifications for renewable energy and decarbonisation projects across the UK, taking concepts through to handover and operation.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to design reviews, equipment selection and technical assessments, supporting safe, compliant and efficient project delivery while