Senior Electrical Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based renewable energy developer is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to offer expertise on utility-scale projects. The successful candidate will be involved in various phases like development and commissioning. Responsibilities include providing technical input on high-voltage systems, evaluating supplier technologies, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in grid-connected projects, contributing to both technical and commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on grid-connected energy or infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Strong background with high-voltage systems.
• Comfortable reviewing detailed engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input across high-voltage electrical systems.
• Support grid connection processes and compliance assessments.
• Review electrical designs and technical documentation.

Skills

High-voltage systems and substations

Power system studies and grid compliance

Technical judgment

Protection and control

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are working with a UK-based renewable energy developer delivering complex infrastructure projects across battery energy storage (BESS) and wider power generation. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide high-level technical and commercial engineering expertise across a portfolio of utility-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical input across high-voltage electrical systems and grid-connected assets
• Support grid connection processes, including technical submissions, compliance assessments, and coordination with network stakeholders
• Review and challenge electrical designs, studies, and technical documentation produced by consultants and contractors
• Contribute to the selection and evaluation of equipment, technologies, and delivery partners for grid-connected projects
• Support projects through development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Identify technical and delivery risks, contributing to mitigation strategies and commercial decision-making
• Provide technical input into contracts, scopes of work, and employer requirements
• Support technical due diligence activities and respond to third-party technical queries
• Ensure designs and delivery activities align with applicable UK standards and safety requirements

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Extensive experience working on grid-connected energy or infrastructure projects in the UK
• Strong background in several of the following areas :
• High-voltage systems and substations
• Power system studies and grid compliance
• Protection, control, or harmonic performance
• Grid integration of large electrical assets
• Comfortable reviewing detailed engineering work and making independent technical judgments
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how technical decisions impact cost, risk, and delivery