Senior Electrical Engineer

Environmental Protection UK; Chipping Norton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical projects in renewable energy. This role involves providing high voltage and low voltage expertise, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing power management systems. As a key member of a dynamic team, you will support the development of innovative energy solutions while mentoring site staff. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a strong background in electrical engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable projects and grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in CHP and off-grid systems is essential.
• Knowledge of electrical design and installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and select power management systems for CHP applications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Management Systems

Health and Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Switchgear

Backup Generators

Power Distribution Systems

Job description

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Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire with site visits and hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive salary, benefits package, flexible working arrangements and an excellent career path.

Our Client: Is developing multiple anaerobic digestion projects in the UK with ambitious plans to become the largest producer of biomethane, biogenic CO2 and green fertiliser in the UK.

The company has excellent prospects and plans to grow substantially in the coming years.

The Role: You will provide HV, LV and ECIA electrical expertise to ensure that all our clients assets are designed, installed, maintained and operated correctly. Provision of HV/LV technical expertise to Capital Schemes is essential to ensure electrical work is carried out safely, and that new electrical installations are compliant to the relevant standards.

This role requires experience in multiple CHP, off and on-grid energy solutions including design and selection of power management systems that can handle large loads without mains power or incorporating BESS.

You will be our clients lead electrical engineer and company electrical mentor, supporting and training site staff together with the rollout of electrical H&S regulations/initiatives. Support will also be given to complex LV electrical work where appropriate.

You will have worked within multi-disciplinary teams having co-ordinated, supported and managed contractors. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic problem solver who enjoys working as part of a growing and developing business with the knowledge, experience and drive to form and shape the businesses internal functions such as design, engineering, delivery and operational capability.

You will need to be adaptable, agile and flexible in your approach to working, with the ability to work across the entire business platform including two primary office locations, all operational sites, construction sites and future development sites.

Responsibilities: Design and select power management systems for CHP and off-grid applications.

Develop solutions for running CHP off-grid, ensuring reliability without mains power.

Backup generator integration.

Optimize power distribution and load prioritization to prevent system failures.

Troubleshoot and improve existing power management systems.

Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate large gas heat and power engines into power systems.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations

Support capital projects, liaison with specialist contractors for issue of permits and SSOW

Overall management and ownership of our clients electrical networks.

Carry out relevant switching arrangements and generator provision.

Appropriate inspection and operation of switchgear.

Troubleshooting of HV and LV electrical issues.

Liaison with DNOs for private wire applications or changes to our clients import/export requirements.

Support to complex LV electrical issues/installations

Management of LV SAP mentor/up skilling programmes

Involvement with Asset Creation/One Supply Chain to ensure correct, compliant and most efficient electrical installation.

Awareness and management of switching embargos, prohibition orders and dangerous Incident Notifications on types of switchgear

Participation and support in all ATEX installations and inspections

Participation in design HAZOP Studies.

Assist in supervising and developing staff.

Experience: Essential:

Qualified to Degree level (or equivalent) Electrical Engineering.

CHP, back-up generation and off-grid systems.

LV distribution design.

Contractor/EPC experience.

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements for engaging contractors

UK Driving Licence

Willingness to Travel

Desirable: BS7671 (18th edition wiring regs) (C&G 2382) and C&G Periodic Inspection and Test (2392)

Management of contractors and suppliers

Knowledge/Awareness of CDM Regs 2015

Practical Skills to modify LV panels, install new LV and Comms field wiring

IOSH Managing Safely or Equivalent

NEBOSH Qualifications

ATEX/DSEAR Experience

COMPEX EX12, EX14

First Aid

Key Words

Electrical Design

Electrical Designer

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering

EICA Engineer

EICA Engineering

EICA Design

EICA Designer

LV

HV

Low Voltage

High Voltage

CHP

Combined Heat and Power

Power Generation

Power Sector

Off-grid

On-grid

Grid Transmission

Electrical Transmission

Energy Solutions

Power Management

Backup Generation

Backup Generators

Standby Generation

Standby Generators

Backup Power

Power Distribution

Power Engines

Electrical Networks

Switchgear

Electrical Installation

SAP

LV Distribution

Power Stations

Power Station

Energy Sector

Energy from Waste

Anaerobic Digestion

AD

Biogas

Biomethane

Critical Infrastructure

Water Industry

Water Sector

Water Treatment

Wastewater

Sewage

Gas

Renewables

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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