Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Grid Power Systems

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Redhill

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8%

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Income protection 50% salary

EV & cycle-to-work schemes

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Wellbeing support

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced grid-connected energy systems in West Sussex. The role offers hybrid working and a salary in the £60,000–£75,000 range, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will lead electrical system design, power-system analysis and technical delivery across R&D and commercial projects, with a focus on industrial power systems, grid integration and AC/DC architecture.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong electrical systems design and power distribution experience.
Experience with grid-connected power generation, energy storage, industrial electrification or similar applications.
Knowledge of protection systems, cable sizing and earthing design.
Experience with ETAP, EPLAN, MATLAB or comparable engineering software.
Ability to review schematics, calculations, bills of materials and component selections.
Practical experience supporting installation and commissioning.
MW-scale power-system experience would be advantageous.
28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
Employer pension contribution of up to 8%.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Private medical insurance and health cash plan.

Responsibilities

Design AC and DC electrical distribution systems for grid-connected applications.
Develop electrical architectures, single-line diagrams and high-level wiring schematics.
Complete power-system studies, load calculations and electrical design assessments.
Specify cables, protection devices, earthing systems and electrical components.
Integrate electrical systems with PLCs, embedded controls and power converters.
Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, ANSI and NFPA standards.
Review and approve contractor and supplier designs.
Identify and mitigate electrical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Support installation, grid connection, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.