Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private Healthcare

33 Days Holiday

Progression

Technical Leadership

Hybrid

Car Allowance

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a Renewable Energy specialist in Lichfield. You will own electrical design, standards and compliance across commercial and industrial projects, providing hands-on technical leadership and ensuring delivery.

The role involves reviewing designs, approving SLDs/schematics, supporting grid connections and maintaining industry compliance, with a focus on Solar PV and Battery Storage readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing.
• Solar PV or Battery Storage experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical designs and technical documentation.
• Produce SLDs and schematics and design calculations.
• Support grid connection applications and DNO requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to project and installation teams.
• Drive electrical compliance across the business.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Project delivery

DNO knowledge

Renewable energy

Education

Qualified Electrician

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

£48,000 - £54,000

• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• 33 Days Holiday
• Progression
• Technical Leadership
• Hybrid
• Car Allowance

Lichfield

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of technical standards, electrical design and compliance for a growing renewable energy business?

On offer is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Solar PV and Battery Storage specialist, where you will become the go-to technical authority across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, approving designs and supporting project delivery, whilst remaining hands-on in a highly technical position.

This company delivers innovative renewable energy solutions across the UK and continues to grow its presence within the commercial and industrial sectors. As part of this expansion, they are looking to strengthen their technical team with an experienced engineer capable of taking responsibility for the electrical integrity and compliance of complex electrical installations. Previous Solar PV or Battery Storage experience would be advantageous but is not essential, with full industry-specific training available for the right candidate.

In this role you will review and approve electrical designs, produce and assess SLDs and schematics, provide technical guidance to project and installation teams, support DNO applications and ensure projects comply with current regulations and industry standards. You will work closely with Project Managers, designers, electricians and subcontractors, helping resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.

The Role:

• Review and approve electrical designs and technical documentation
• Produce and assess SLDs, schematics and design calculations
• Support grid connection applications and DNO requirements
• Provide technical support throughout installation, commissioning and certification
• Drive engineering standards and electrical compliance across the business
• Monday-Friday, 37.5-hour week

The Person:

• Senior Electrical Engineer
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations
• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing
• Solar PV, Battery Storage, DNO or power generation experience advantageous but not essential

Reference: BBBH26888

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